Rain paralyses city life

Heavy rains triggered by monsoon lashed many parts of the city Sunday, leaving the normal life in disarray, reports UNB.

Streets were inundated under knee-deep water in many areas, including Kakrail, Mouchak, Malibagh, Karwanbazar, Mirpur, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Shyamoli, Kathalbagan, Green Road and Motijheel area.

Commuters, particularly school children, experienced immense suffering due to non-availability of vehicles.

People in many areas had to wade through the water-logged streets.

Many of them complained that rickshaws and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers charged them excessive fares, taking advantage of the inclement weather.

The met office recorded 25mm of rain in the last 24 hours until 6:00 am Sunday.

The weather may remain unchanged until Monday, said Zahid Hossain, senior observer of the Met Office.