dhaka waterlogging

Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why

In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.

Dhaka streets suffer severe congestion due to waterlogging

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) recorded 80mm of rain in Dhaka between 6:00am and 9:00am

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why

In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Dhaka streets suffer severe congestion due to waterlogging

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) recorded 80mm of rain in Dhaka between 6:00am and 9:00am