Dhaka Records Highest Rainfall as Fresh Monsoon Spell Causes Waterlogging

Dhaka experienced its heaviest rainfall in 24 hours, leading to significant waterlogging in various parts of the capital as a new monsoon spell hit Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported that the city recorded 175mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM today, the highest in the country during that period.

The BMD forecasts that light to moderate rainfall will persist across Bangladesh for the next few days. Some areas can expect heavy to very heavy downpours. However, the intensity of the rain is projected to decrease slightly on July 13 and 14, although showers will continue in many regions.

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July is the peak monsoon month, so this level of rainfall is normal.

Meteorologists noted that this level of rainfall is typical for July, which is the peak monsoon month. Active monsoon spells usually last two to three days, bringing intermittent rain daily to most parts of the country. The current spell is expected to intensify again starting around July 16 as monsoon activity strengthens.

Images from Dhaka showed motorcyclists and three-wheelers navigating flooded streets, particularly in areas like Banani, highlighting the disruptive impact of the torrential monsoon rains on daily life and transportation in the capital.

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Active monsoon spells typically last two to three days, with most parts of the country experiencing one or two spells of intermittent rain each day during the season.