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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Police advise HSC exam candidates to leave for centers early due to potential traffic congestion from waterlogging.
  • Heavy rain has submerged low-lying areas and major roads in the capital, disrupting normal traffic flow.
  • Examinees are urged to allow ample extra travel time to avoid being late for their exams.

Authorities are urging students taking the HSC and equivalent examinations to plan their journeys to test centers with extra time, warning of significant traffic disruptions caused by widespread waterlogging across the capital. The police issued an advisory emphasizing the need for early departure due to heavy rainfall.

Early Sunday morning downpours have left numerous low-lying areas and major thoroughfares submerged. This flooding has severely impacted normal traffic movement, leading to slow-moving vehicles and an increased risk of gridlock throughout the city. The advisory aims to mitigate the impact of these conditions on examinees.

Candidates and their guardians are strongly advised to factor in considerable extra travel time to ensure they reach their examination centers punctually. The police headquarters stressed that preparedness is key to navigating the unpredictable road conditions resulting from the heavy rains.

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