Overnight rain leads to waterlogging in Dhaka

Torrential monsoon rain from midnight to this morning has swamped many parts of the capital, disrupting movement and triggering traffic chaos.

According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, 63 mm of rain was recorded in Dhaka from 6:00am to 9:00am. Besides, 19 mm of rain was recorded in the last 24 hours till 6:00am today, said meteorologist Omar Faruk.

 Many streets, lanes and by-lanes in the capital went under ankle to knee-deep water.

People, mainly office-goers and others, going out faced waterlogging and traffic jam in the morning.

Md Ashraf, operation manager of Alif Paribahan, said Mirpur-10 to Golchakkar, Shewrapara, Kazipara part of Begum Rokeya Sarani, Agargaon crossing, Bijoy Sarani crossing, Kalabagan and Asad Gate have been inundated.

Shantinagar, Mowchak crossing, Kakrail also witnessed the similar situation, said traffic inspector Md Asad, who was on-duty at Shantinagar.

He said a number of vehicles remained stranded on different city streets due to waterlogging since morning.

According to a Met office media release, rain or thunder showers are likely to continue over the next two days.

Light to moderate rain/thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rajshahi and Barishal divisions and at a few places over Dhaka and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country.

Due to active monsoon, all maritime ports of Bangladesh have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3.