Continuous rain since Tuesday night has led to waterlogging in various parts of the capital, with water levels in some areas rising to knee or even waist-height.
Heavy rain has been falling on large sections of the country since Sunday due to a low pressure system. The Meteorological Department recorded 57 millimetres of rain from 6am to 12pm on Wednesday.
Water has pooled on various roads in the capital, hindering traffic. Road construction work has also led to small accidents around the city.
The lack of public transportation has also led to significant problems, with many arriving late to work due to the rain.
Anik, a private sector worker employed in Mohakhali said he left his Panthapath home in the morning but arrive at the office around 2:15pm.
The rain meant there were fewer forms of transport on the road and it had taken him a long time to find a ride, he said. In addition waterlogging had caused heavy traffic on his route, he said.
“It took me 55 minutes to travel from the Farmgate bus stand to Bijoy Swarani. The entire road from the Bijoy Swarani intersection to Monipuri Para is waterlogged.”
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