Waterlogging, landslide fears mount as Bangladesh braces for spell of heavy rain

Heavy rainfall has lashed Dhaka and other parts of the country, leaving many neighbourhoods in the capital swamped. Meteorologists have warned that the trend could continue for the next four days, raising the risk of further flooding. Dhaka recorded 203mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours, Meteorologist Kazi Zebunnesa said on Wednesday. Of this, 132mm fell between midnight and 6am. She said the downpour was being caused by a low-pressure system, coupled with active monsoon winds. “This trend will continue until the 4th of October. The risk of waterlogging in Dhaka will increase further,” Zebunnesa said. According to the forecast, heavy rainfall is likely not only in Dhaka but also across all eight divisions of the country. The intensity...