, July 15 -- The normal activities including the goods handling at Benapole port have been disrupted severely due to waterlogging caused by the torrential rainfall over the past three days.

A knee-to-ankle-deep water inside the port due to lack of proper drainage led to persistent waterlogging, halting unloading and transportation activities.

The authorities have temporarily shut several entry gates while the yards, normally used for truck parking and goods handling, was also submerged by the rain water.

The customs house has also been affected, with stagnant knee-deep water hampering clearance activities.

Officials are struggling to reach inspection zones and many are unable to work.

Besides, a panic has been created among the staff...