Spasmodic rain spurs waterlogging in city

FE REPORT | Published: April 29, 2026 23:19:19

The capital Dhaka experienced on Wednesday heavy and intermittent rainfall associated with thunderstorms that caused water-logging in various parts of the city.
While the heaviest rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to the morning of April 29 was recorded in Nikli, (160 mm), Dhaka experienced significant rainfall.
During the rainfall, lightning strikes claimed four lives across the country.
When almost entire country is reeling under intense heat, much-needed rainfall brought on Wednesday relief to the city-dwellers and residents of the surrounding districts.
After a night of humid weather, the capital Dhaka woke up to heavy rainfall early Wednesday.
While the sudden downpour brought some relief, it also caused some major inconveniences for the city-dwellers during the busy morning hours. Office-goers, students, and workers were among those most- affected.
The rain began around 6:45am on Wednesday, slowing traffic on major roads across the city.
Waterlogging in low-lying areas including Jatrabari, Shanir Akhra, Sayedabad, Malibagh, Green Road, Mirpur and other parts of the capital forced many people to spend extra time reaching their destinations.
Pedestrians were seen taking shelter under shop-fronts and building ledges to avoid the rain.
Those who left home unprepared were drenched, and even people carrying umbrellas faced difficulties as their shoes and clothes got wet. Due to the downpour, makeshift shops on footpaths at Gulistan, Purana Paltan, Motijheel, Malibagh and New Market were kept shut until afternoon.
Meanwhile, based on reports from Wednesday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that heavy-to-very-heavy rainfall, nor'westers, and gusty winds will continue across the country until at least May 4, 2026.
The BMD also advised everyone to remain alert and urged not to stay in open spaces during thunderstorms, stay away from large trees or electric poles and not to go out unnecessarily.
In the last 24 hours, the highest 160 mm rainfall was recorded in Nikli, Kishoregonj, followed by 151 mm in Bhola, 148 mm in Feni, 115 mm in Mymensigh, 114 mm in Khepupara, 103 mm in Cumilla and Sitakunda and 89 mm in Netrakona.
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