Downpour leaves parts of Dhaka waterlogged
A spell of heavy rain around noon submerged roads in several areas of the capital, disrupting traffic and making movement difficult for commuters.
Vehicles are moving through a waterlogged street in Dhaka after a downpour today. Photo: UNB
Several parts of Dhaka were waterlogged today (10 July) after a spell of heavy rain around noon disrupted traffic and caused difficulties for commuters.
The capital had largely remained unaffected by the flooding that hit many parts of the country following days of heavy monsoon rain and upstream runoff.
A woman walks through knee-deep water in Dhaka’s Paltan area today while trying to reach her destination after heavy rain caused waterlogging. Photo: UNB
Rainwater accumulated on roads in low-lying areas, slowing traffic and forcing commuters and pedestrians to wade through ankle- to knee-deep water.
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Vehicles were seen moving slowly through the waterlogged streets.
A man wades through waterlogged streets in Dhaka’s Motijheel area today. Photo: UNB
The photos were taken from the Motijheel and Paltan areas after Jummah prayers.
