Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted daily life in Dhaka, where 179 millimeters of rain fell between Saturday morning and Sunday noon, a span of just 30 hours. The downpour, combined with inadequate drainage, has submerged both main roads and residential lanes, leaving office workers, students, and laborers struggling to move through flooded streets.

Low-lying areas such as Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Tejgaon, Green Road, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Mirpur, and parts of Old Dhaka have experienced severe waterlogging, with water levels reaching knee to waist height in some places. Public transport shortages and disputes over fare hikes have added to commuters’ difficulties. According to meteorologist Khondkar Hafizur Rahman, the heavy rain is caused by active monsoon conditions and may continue through tomorrow, delaying any improvement in the flooding situation.

Experts note that Dhaka’s drainage system lacks sufficient capacity, with silt and plastic waste blocking many drains. City authorities are attempting to remove water, but their efforts remain inadequate compared to the scale of the problem.