Talking to Dhaka Tribune, many said waterlogging was still occurring as the drains that are supposed to take the rainwater out are clogged with garbage. Sarjin Sharif, a resident of Shankar area, told Dhaka Tribune: “The road in front of my house is completely submerged. More rains incomingBMD Meteorologist AKM Ruhul Quddus told Dhaka Tribune that they recorded 45.3mm of rainfall in the capital between noon and 3pm yesterday. Dhaka Wasa Managing Director Taqsem A Khan was unavailable for comment over phone. However, engineer Nuruzzaman, former member of Dhaka Wasa Board, told Dhaka Tribune: “Wasa is trying to solve the waterlogging issue by implementing some projects.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 01, 2019 18:56 UTC