Continuous rainfall since Sunday morning has left many roads and residential lanes across the capital under water, causing widespread waterlogging and severe disruption to daily life. School and college students, along with office commuters, have been among the worst affected. Knee-deep water in several areas has slowed traffic and triggered long traffic jams.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka recorded 76 millimetres of rainfall between midnight and 6:00 a.m., the highest overnight rainfall recorded in the capital this month. Total rainfall over the past 24 hours reached 97 millimetres. An additional 82 millimetres of rain was recorded between 6:00 a.m. and noon.
The weather office has forecast more heavy rainfall throughout the day in Dhaka and several other parts of the country.
Water has accumulated on roads in several parts of the capital, including Bijoy Sarani, Manik Mia Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhanmondi, Kazipara and Kalshi in Mirpur. In many places, knee-deep water has slowed vehicle movement and caused severe traffic congestion. With footpaths submerged, many pedestrians have been forced to walk along the main roads.
Waterlogging has also disrupted the movement of rickshaws, CNG-powered auto-rickshaws and private vehicles. In many areas, waves created by moving vehicles have splashed pedestrians. Residents have also found it difficult to reach main roads from narrow neighbourhood lanes.
Despite the adverse weather, Dhaka`s metro rail services continued to operate normally. Passenger numbers were comparatively higher than usual, with large crowds seen at the Secretariat and Motijheel metro stations during the rain. Meanwhile, fewer battery-powered rickshaws and motorcycles were seen on the roads, while public transport experienced heavier passenger demand than on a typical day.
The waterlogging also affected educational institutions across the capital. Many students were unable to reach their schools on time. Monipur High School and College in Mirpur postponed its scheduled half-yearly examinations. Viqarunnisa Noon School and College also postponed its Grade 9 half-yearly examination, Grade 10 pre-selection examination and Grade 11 practical examination.
Tanuza Akbar, a parent, said the half-yearly and pre-selection examinations at Dhanmondi Kamrunnesa School had also been postponed because of the severe weather. She added that many other educational institutions across the capital were facing similar disruptions.
Meteorologist Md Tarikul Newaz Kabir of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said rainfall had continued across different parts of the country over the past week due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, active monsoon conditions and variations in atmospheric pressure. The prolonged rainfall has led to flooding in seven districts, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. However, rainfall in those two divisions eased slightly on Saturday.
He said Rajshahi, Rangpur, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions are likely to receive comparatively heavier rainfall on Sunday. However, rainfall is expected to decrease gradually from Monday.
Meanwhile, Mahmudul Alam, an official at the Chattogram office of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, said the city recorded 136.8 millimetres of rainfall in the 24 hours until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Of that total, 129 millimetres fell during the previous 12 hours. He added that the rainfall could continue for another two to three days.
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