DHAKA, July 12, 2026 (BSS) - Ward-based emergency response teams of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have been working since early morning to clear waterlogged roads, drain accumulated rainwater, remove fallen trees and restore traffic movement across the capital following continuous heavy rainfall.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Dhaka recorded 76 millimeters of rainfall over the past six hours since morning, the highest in the city so far this month. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the day in the capital and several other parts of the country.

To accelerate the removal of rainwater, the DSCC has activated two high-capacity pumps at Kamalapur and Dholaikhal. Emergency response teams are also working continuously to keep the drainage inlets clear and ensure uninterrupted water flow.

At around 12:30 pm, a large number of trees were uprooted and fell onto a road opposite gate No. 2 of Eden Mohila College at Azimpur, blocking traffic. Upon receiving the report, DSCC Administrator Mohammad Abdus Salam rushed to the scene, where he supervised the removal operation while standing in knee-deep water and issued necessary instructions. The tree was removed within 30 minutes, restored traffic movement by around 1pm.

Since the morning, the DSCC Administrator has been inspecting major roads and alleys across the corporation's jurisdiction and overseeing ongoing drainage operations at different locations.

"Our workers have been on the ground since dawn to deal with the situation, although continuous heavy rainfall has caused temporary waterlogging," Abdus Salam said, adding, "We are making every effort to remove waterlogging and other obstructions to restore normal urban life."

He also urged the residents to remain patient, saying, "Dhaka South City Corporation is always by your side."

Meanwhile, the DSCC has advised the city residents to exercise extreme caution around excavated roads left by ongoing utility works carried out by the WASA, DPDC, Titas and other agencies, as well as areas with faulty electrical connections, amid the prevailing weather conditions.