Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates some Dhaka streets
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Heavy downpours caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital this morning, causing hardship to commuters.
The rains coupled with thunderstorms started around 9:30am and continued till 11:30am.
Many people were seen wading through ankle-deep water in Mirpur, Mouchak, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Farmgate, Badda, Moghbazar and Khilkhet areas.
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Office-goers faced difficulties in reaching their destinations due to lack of transport in the morning.
The rainwater also entered private vehicles, and CNG-run autorickshaws travelling along the main roads, leading to engine damage and breakdowns.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours from 9:00am today.
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"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and a few places in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a Met office update.
The country's highest 85mm of rainfall was recorded in Panchagarh in 24 hours till 6:00am today.
A mild heat wave is currently affecting Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions, but it may lessen in some areas soon.
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Day and night temperatures may fall by (1-3)°c over the country, according to the BMD.
The country's highest temperature was recorded in Rajshahi and Pabna's Ishwardy at 38 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours till 6:00am today while the lowest temperature was in Bandarban at 24 degrees Celsius.
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