Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates parts of Dhaka

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Dhaka on Saturday morning caused severe waterlogging in various parts of the capital, creating immense difficulties for commuters. The Meteorological Department recorded 87mm of rainfall between 6am and 9am, categorized as “heavy” rainfall. Residents reported knee-deep water on streets, hampering transportation and forcing many to wade through murky waters, causing delays and inconvenience.  Photo: Chaitanya Halder