Heavy downpours caused water stagnation in different areas of the capital on Wednesday morning, causing immense suffering to commuters.
The rains coupled with thunderstorms started at about 9:30am and continued till 11:30am.
Many people were seen wading through ankle-deep water in Mouchak, Malibagh, Shantinagar, Farmgate, Badda, Moghbazar, Mirpur and Khilkhet areas to reach their destinations.
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 auto-rickshaws travelling along the main roads, leading to engine damage and breakdowns.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Wednesday.
鈥楲ight 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 over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,鈥� said a Met office update.
The country鈥檚 highest 85mm of rainfall was recorded in Panchagarh in 24 hours till 6:00am on Wednesday.
However, a mild heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and it may abate from some places.
Day and night temperatures may fall by (1-3)掳C over the country, according to the BMD.
The country鈥檚 highest temperature was recorded in Rajshahi and Pabna鈥檚 Ishwardi at 38 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours till 6:00am Wednesday while the lowest temperature in Bandarban at 24 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a trough of low lies over West Bengal to Northwest Bay. Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.
