waterlogging problem

Traders struggle amid waterlogging

Traders at Dhanmondi Hawkers Market suffer from waterlogging every time it rains. Whether it is heavy or light rain, waterlogging is guaranteed. Despite years of this situation, no action has been taken.

Waterlogging at Dhanmondi Lake

Continuous rainfall over the past few days has raised the water level at Dhanmondi Lake. The water has risen to such an extent that walking paths and seating areas are now submerged.

Mirpur flooded with rainwater

A three-hour downpour on the morning of Tuesday, Sept 3, 2024, led to severe flooding on many roads in Dhaka’s Mirpur area. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded 80mm of rainfall during this time. Roads in Mirpur-13 are submerged following heavy rain on Tuesday morning, Sept 3, 2024.

Matuail waterlogged 2 days after cyclone

Many parts of Dhaka were inundated during incessant rains under the influence of Cyclone Remal. The water receded in most of the areas afterwards, but not in Jatrabari’s Matuail. Some residents had their yards or even the houses, along with the streets, partially submerged on Tuesday.

Dhaka residents trudge through waterlogged streets

Though the rains brought on by Cyclone Remal have abated, severe waterlogging could be seen on Dhaka’s roads until Tuesday afternoon. Commuters had to struggle through the water to reach their workplaces in the morning.

Misery in Hatirjheel