Non-stop heavy rainfall since last night has left large parts of Dhaka waterlogged, disrupting daily life. Areas including Mirpur, Green Road, Mohammadpur, and the airport vicinity were severely flooded.

By 7 AM Monday, the city had seen continuous downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning. Stranded commuters, including school and office-goers, faced immense hardship. Vehicles broke down in submerged streets, while rickshaw and CNG drivers were accused of charging inflated fares.

The Met Office forecast cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thunderstorms throughout the day.