Waterlogging brings traffic to a standstill in Dhaka

Heavy rainfall on Monday morning drenched Dhaka and left several areas of the city submerged. As water seeped into engines, leaving many vehicles stranded, trees were uprooted and blocked roads in parts of the city. Traffic congestion was reported across Dhaka from the start of the workday. As the day wore on, the gridlock only intensified, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department said 71mm of rain fell between 6am and 9am on Monday. The downpour triggered waterlogging in Motijheel, Rajarbagh, Green Road, Panthapath, Dhanmondi, Bijoy Sarani, Mirpur No. 10, Kazipara, Kalshi Road, the stretch between Mirpur 1 and Technical Intersection, as well as in front of Balaka on Airport Road, Bashundhara Gate of Pragati Sarani, Bashundhara Residential...