Incessant rain disrupts life in capital

Incessant rainfall triggered by monsoon inundated many parts of the capital for the second consecutive day yesterday, causing misery to residents.

"During monsoon, the people of the city suffer when commuting as most roads are potholed. Rain or no rain you must suffer in this dirty city," said Mujibul Huq, an engineer. 

Many roads of the capital were submerged by water due to two consecutive days' rainfall. The rain slowed down vehicular movement leading to heavier traffic on the roads.

The rainwater submerged roads in Mirpur-10, Shenpara-Parbata and Kazipara, Rokeya Sarani, Bijoysharani, Moghbazar, Mouchak, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Kakrail, Sabujbagh, Khilgaon, Merul Badda, Rampura, Motijheel, Shyampur and Demra.

Commuters faced problems in reaching their destinations due to heavy traffic triggered by the torrential rains.

Moreover, the Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover construction site tormented the travellers most.

Commuters are facing unbearable misery while travelling through roads connecting Moghbazar, Mouchak, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Eskaton, Dilu Road, Siddheshwari, Shatrasta and Rampura due to the construction work as the roads are riddled with huge potholes.

"A little bit of rain makes life miserable for those who use these areas and even the police find it difficult to clear the traffic on this stretch," Mujibul Huq added.

The Met Office recoded 18mm of rain from 6:00am to 3:00pm yesterday and 83mm rainfall from 6:00am Thursday to 6:00am Friday.

There seems to be no relief in sight as the Met Office forecasted that that light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur in the capital today.