Rangamati, July 9 -- Tensions have gripped residents of the hill Rangamati district as the local met office forecast landslides due to continued rainfall under the influence of the monsoon and a low-pressure over the Bay for the past few days.

Despite repeated warnings from the administration to relocate to safer areas, many continue to stay in high-risk zones.

According to the local met office, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Chattogram and adjoining districts due to the active monsoon, increasing the risk of landslides in hilly areas.

Heavy rainfall, landslides, waterlogging likely in 3 divisions

Rangamati district authorities said around 20,000 people from 5,000 families are currently living in landslide-prone areas, with...