2024-05-28 16:39:21
Rain has began within the capital since morning below the affect of Cyclone Remal. Incessant rains have brought about waterlogging in Dhaka’s Newmarket space. Knee-deep water has amassed on the primary street. Widespread persons are struggling.
On Monday (Could 27), Chandrima Tremendous Market, Badruddoja Market, Nurjahan Market, Gauchia Market, Dhanmondi Hawkers Market and New Market have been submerged below water within the rain that began from early morning on Monday (Could 27).
Azad Sikder, a material service provider of Dhanmondi Hawkers Market, mentioned that the roads have sunk as a result of steady rain. Despite the fact that the store opened within the morning, no clients have come but. Water is coming into the entrance retailers. Now everyone seems to be busy defending the products.
Shariful Islam got here from Islampur material market to Nurjahan marketplace for enterprise within the morning. He’s seen ready for the bus after work as a result of rain. He mentioned, I’ll go to the market however I am unable to get a automobile. CNG drivers are demanding larger fares. Many drivers do not even wish to go due to the rain.
Dhaka Faculty pupil Shafiq Ahmed mentioned that he needed to come to varsity with nice issue within the morning. Now I am unable to get a bus to go dwelling. Mohammadpur rickshaw fare is double from right here. It’s not attainable to pay such excessive hire. So pressured to attend for the bus moist within the rain.
When requested in regards to the waterlogging, Dhaka South Metropolis Company Ward 18 councilor ASM Ferdous mentioned that there was a drainage line by means of the BGB headquarters to empty the water in Newmarket, Neelkhet space. They closed it for safety. Our mayor is speaking to BGB about this. Hopefully there will likely be no waterlogging downside on this space from subsequent 12 months.