"Exploring the Reasons of Waterlogging in Rajshahi City and Develop Community Based Proposals to Mitigate the Increasing Waterlogging Problem Through Participatory Approach."

Rapid urbanization and population increase are transforming Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. Rapid expansion and environmental changes make communities more vulnerable to floods, earthquakes, fires, and waterlogging. Recent years have seen a rise in urban flooding. It disrupts everyday activity, clogs highways, and damages infrastructure. Urbanites suffer during monsoon season. Unplanned land usage causes waterlogging. The research project examines the impacts of waterlogging on residents of Rajshahi city corporation. Provide community-based solutions to reduce waterlogging. The study's data was collected utilizing Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) instruments, questionnaires, and key informant interviews. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques and a questionnaire survey were used to assess waterlogging in Rajshahi. Focus Group discussions and key informant interviews will be done to understand local people's water logging needs. The study will collect past rainfall data to determine the trend. According to field survey data, seventeen of RCC's 30 wards are waterlogged. In the RCC region, Ward-25, Ward-8, Ward-23, 54.5% of Ward-6, and 53.9% of Ward-27 experience water logging concerns. Unplanned drainage systems, blockages, and improper cleaning cause waterlogging. A long-term phased development program and urgent drainage facility upgrading with adequate environmental sanitation management are needed to reduce drainage concerns. Enforcement, cleaning, and upkeep should be consistent. Drains should be cleaned once every three months to supply enough dustbins in the RCC area