Dhaka sees country’s highest rain, 103mm recorded in 24hrs

As the monsoon month Ashar comes to an end, Dhaka dwellers woke up to waterlogged roads, after the capital saw a record 103mm rain in the last 24hrs till 9:00am today.

According to the weather forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department valid for 24hrs, 103 millimetres rain was recorded in the capital, Dhaka, during the period, making it the highest in the country till this morning.

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country, according to the Met office.

The incessant rains lashed Dhaka leading to water-logging in many parts of the city. The worst affected areas include Mirpur 1, Dhanmondhi 27, Kolabagn, Mirpur-10, Kazipara, Rokeya Sarani, Bijoysharani, Farmgate and Karwan Bazar kitchen market, Moghbazar, Mouchak, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Kakrail, Khilgaon, Rampura, Motijheel, Arambagh, Fakirapul.

Vehicles were seen stranded for hours in unprecedented traffic jams.

Hundred of commuters especially office and school goers suffered in the gridlock trying to reach their destinations in the morning due to traffic jam triggered by the torrential rains.

Many of them were seen wading through ankle to knee-deep water on the roads and by-lanes.

The Met office sources also said that the rain may continue till Thursday.

Source: thedailystar