Capital witnesses 34mm rain till this morning

BSS
Published On: 22 Sep 2025, 12:08
Dhaka city experienced heavy rain causing waterlogging on streets making commuting difficult and disrupting daily life. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Sept 22, 2025 (BSS) – The capital city witnessed 34mm rain till this morning, leaving most of the city streets waterlogged and causing suffering to commuters.

Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderbolt, was occurred in the city between 5:45 am and 7:00 am today while waterlogging was observed in Shantinagar, Siddeshwari, Malibagh,  Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Kalabagan, Karwan Bazar, Green Road, Manipuri Para, New Market, Asad Gate, Jigatola, and other areas.

In some places, the water reached knee level, while in others it was waist deep.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), 34 millimeters of rain fell in the city between midnight and 6:00am today.

According to the met office, a low-pressure is expected to form over the North Bay of Bengal today while another low-pressure is expected to form over the North Bay by the same time.

However, another low-pressure is expected to form over the East Bay on Wednesday.

Noting that the formation of two systems within three days is not unusual, the met office said their effects may increase rainfall and bring strong winds, particularly in coastal regions.

In recent days, the capital Dhaka and other parts of the country have been experiencing sweltering, humid heat. On Saturday and Sunday, the capital’s sky was hazy. The BMD had earlier forecast that rainfall would increase starting from today.

 

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