Dhaka submerged as heavy rain disrupts city life

Dhaka experienced severe disruption on Monday as persistent rainfall submerged large parts of the capital, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing significant hardship for residents. Major roads and residential streets became impassable, forcing commuters, particularly office workers and students, to endure lengthy delays and struggle for transportation.

Many office-goers arrived at work hours late, while some opted to work from home. Students also faced challenges, with many skipping classes due to the flooded streets. The situation was worsened by rainwater from the previous day, leaving knee-deep water in several low-lying areas and slowing vehicles to a crawl.

Transport operators took advantage of the situation, charging higher-than-usual fares. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Gulshan Traffic Division reported disruptions on key routes, including near the Banani Graveyard and the Banani-Kakoli Elevated Expressway. Water accumulation also slowed traffic in the ECB Chattar area and in front of Jamuna Future Park, where ongoing pipeline work added to the congestion.

Authorities warned that continued rain could further worsen the waterlogging and advised residents to allow extra travel time and seek alternative routes.