Editorial photo #1223677 Weather

Heavy rainfalls in Dhaka

Vehicles try driving and Citizens waking through the flooded streets of Dhaka after heavy rainfalls caused a standstill in the streets to vehicles and commerce in Bangladesh. On May 21, 2016 Rains, caused by cyclone 'Roanu', swamped many parts of the capital on Saturday, living the city life in disarray. Roads in Kakrail, Mouchak, Malibagh, Mirpur, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Motijheel, Shantinagar, Razarbagh, Arambagh, Merul Badda, Elephant Road, Dhanmondi and Paltan areas were submerged, as the city's clogged drains failed to absorb the rainwater. Commuters experienced immense sufferings for lack of transports, and many of them had to wade through the water-logged streets. (Photo by Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto)