A two-hour downpour this morning provided much-needed relief from the oppressive heat, but also caused significant disruption for commuters in Dhaka.
The rain, which began around 9:30 am and continued until 11:30 am, led to flooding in several areas including Malibagh, Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Farmgate, Badda, Mirpur, and Khilkhet. Office-goers and residents found themselves wading through ankle-deep water to reach their destinations.
Moreover, houses of low-income people and businesses in some areas were submerged due to waterlogging.