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Dhaka experienced severe waterlogging across large parts of the capital following two days of heavy rainfall, significantly disrupting normal life. Torrential downpours, influenced by active monsoon conditions and a low-pressure system, submerged numerous roads and lanes in both the Dhaka South and Dhaka North City Corporation areas. Office-goers, students, and pedestrians struggled with the deluge, while traffic congestion and a scarcity of public transport exacerbated the difficulties. Residents in affected areas like Moghbazar and Badda described recurring monsoon problems, with flooded streets making it hard to navigate potholes and open manholes. Many commuters reported long waits for buses and slow traffic movement. Day laborers, street vendors, and rickshaw pullers were among the hardest hit, facing lost daily earnings. Commodore Mohammad Humayun Kabir, DNCC Chief Waste Management Officer, stated that quick response teams were actively working to clear drains and restore normal conditions.

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Every monsoon brings the same situation. After today’s rain, I had to wade through water just to reach the main road. With water covering the streets, it becomes impossible to tell where the potholes or open manholes are.