Cyclone-induced rainfall causes waterlogging in city

Cyclone-induced rainfall causes waterlogging in city

Dhaka experienced heavy rainfall triggered by cyclone Remal, resulting in waterlogging in various parts of the city.
This situation has disrupted life and work for many individuals on the workday.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded 116 mm of rain in nine hours till 3 pm on Monday.
Different areas including Uttara Airport to Kakoli, Mirpur, Shewrapara, Kazipara, Agargaon, Bijoy Sarani, Rampura, Badda, Shyamoli, Manik Mia Avenue, and Mouchak were inundated, causing suffering to the residents.
Streets in those areas were flooded, with individuals seen wading through knee-deep water in some areas including Gabtoli to Mirpur Mazar Road.
During a visit to some DNCC areas on Monday, it was seen that the Quick Response Teams were addressing waterlogging using pickups and necessary equipment in affected areas.