Feni, July 8 -- Heavy and persistent monsoon rains have disrupted life in various parts of Bangladesh inundating low-lying areas, triggering waterlogging and raising concerns of potential flashfloods, particularly in the country's southeastern districts.

In Dhaka, light rain since morning led to waterlogging and muddy roads in various areas, adding to commuters' woes.

Twenty-four millimeters of rain were recorded in Dhaka in 24 hours till 6pm on Tuesday.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Feni recorded this season's highest 440 millimetres of rainfall in 24 hours till 6pm on Tuesday.

Cox's Bazar (Teknaf), Khulna (Mongla), Patuakhali, Bhola and Laxmipur also experienced heavy downpour during the period.

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