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Ward-based emergency response teams of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were deployed across the capital from early morning on Sunday to tackle waterlogging and ease traffic congestion caused by continuous heavy rainfall.
The teams have been working to drain flooded roads, clear blocked inlets, remove fallen trees and restore normal traffic movement in affected areas.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Dhaka recorded 76 millimetres of rainfall within six hours since morning—the highest in the city so far this month.
The Met Office forecast more rain throughout the day in Dhaka and other parts of the country.
To speed up drainage, DSCC activated two high-capacity pumps at Kamalapur and Dholaikhal. Workers are also ensuring that drainage lines remain clear for uninterrupted water flow.
A major disruption occurred around 12:30pm when several large trees were uprooted and fell on a road near Gate No. 2 of Eden Mohila College in Azimpur, blocking traffic.
DSCC Administrator Mohammad Abdus Salam rushed to the spot, supervised the operation in knee-deep water and directed emergency crews. The trees were cleared within 30 minutes, restoring traffic by around 1pm.
Since morning, the DSCC administrator has been inspecting key roads and lanes while overseeing drainage operations across the city.
“Our workers have been on the ground since dawn. Although heavy rainfall has caused temporary waterlogging, we are working relentlessly to restore normal conditions,” Abdus Salam said.
He also urged residents to remain patient, assuring that DSCC is taking all necessary steps to ease the situation.
Meanwhile, the city corporation advised residents to exercise caution near excavated roads and ongoing utility works by WASA, DPDC, Titas and other agencies, as well as in areas with faulty electrical connections during the ongoing rainfall.
