City life troubled by rain

The torrential rainfall has lashed many parts of the capital on Sunday, causing misery for the city dwellers.

The downpour has inundated the city streets under knee-deep water in many areas, including Kakrail, Mouchak, Malibagh, Karwanbazar, Mirpur, Kazipara, Shewrapar, Shyamoli, Kathalbagan, Green Road and Motijheel area.

Commuters, especially the office-goers and school children are experiencing immense suffering as the vehicular movement in these areas have been severely restricted.

People in many areas had to wade through the water-logged streets.

The met office recorded 25 mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 6 am on Sunday.

The weather may remain unchanged till Monday, said the Met Office.