Wed Oct 29 01:20:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here are the news articles, based on the provided texts:
Article 1: Dhaka Swelters as Rainless Weather Persists
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Despite a slight respite from cool morning breezes, Dhaka residents are bracing for another day of stifling heat as rainless conditions persist. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts a dry day with partly cloudy skies, and a possibility of a light breeze blowing from the north/north-east direction.
While the morning brought some relief, temperatures are expected to remain high, mirroring yesterday’s maximum of 35 degrees Celsius. This could lead to increased discomfort due to humidity as the day progresses.
This morning’s recorded temperature was 25.0 degrees Celsius with 88% humidity. No rainfall has been recorded in the past 24 hours. Sunset is expected at 5:24 PM today, with sunrise tomorrow at 5:01 AM.
Meanwhile, a low pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, which may intensify. The Met Office has predicted rain or thundershowers in parts of the Chattogram division. The BMD forecasts mainly dry weather elsewhere in the country, with partly cloudy skies. The weather office also said that the daytime temperature will remain unchanged but the nighttime temperature will be decreased across the country.
Article 2: Dhaka Paralyzed by Overnight Heavy Rainfall
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A night of heavy, incessant rainfall has brought parts of Dhaka to a standstill, inundating streets and causing significant disruption to commuters this morning.
The continuous downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, began overnight and continued through the early hours of Monday, leaving many roads waterlogged. Public transport has been severely affected, leaving commuters stranded and struggling to reach their destinations.
Areas such as Dhanmondi, Asad Gate, Kalabagan, Mohammadpur, Mirpur 10, Mirpur Shewrapara, New Market, and Magbazar are experiencing significant flooding. Water levels in Asad Gate, Magbazar, and Mirpur Shewrapara have reportedly reached waist-high.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported 34 millimeters of rainfall in Dhaka between midnight and 6:00 AM today.
The BMD also stated that the axis of the monsoon extends through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and southern Bangladesh to Assam. A low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours, with the potential for further intensification.
Commuters expressed their frustration with the situation. Obaydur Rahman, who was stuck in waist-high water in Asad Gate while trying to reach Tejgaon, said, “I couldn’t leave home on time due to the rain. Even when I did, I got stuck in knee-high to waist-high water at various places.”
Another resident, Fahim from Shewrapara, lamented the lack of transportation options due to the heavy flooding and exorbitant rickshaw fares.
The Meteorological Department had previously forecast the possibility of increased rainfall from Monday. The forecast for Sunday evening predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds in many places in Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions, and in some places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh divisions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall was also predicted in some places in Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions.
Article 3: DSCC Actively Addressing Waterlogging after Heavy Rainfall
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Following heavy rainfall overnight and this morning, the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has mobilized its workforce to address waterlogging issues across the city.
DSCC waste management personnel are working tirelessly in each ward to clear waterlogged areas. Emergency Response Teams are also deployed across the city.
According to the DSCC, waterlogging has been successfully resolved in areas such as Green Road, Dhaka University area, Shantinagar, Bailey Road, Kakrail, Paltan, Sat Masjid Road, and Dhanmondi.
However, the DSCC noted that the slow drainage in some areas is due to the water level in the outlets and canals being nearly the same, and the water may take longer to recede. Temporary portable pumps are being used to expedite drainage from these areas. Additionally, the high-pressure vertical pump installed in Kamalapur is actively working to remove water.
The DSCC central control room is continuously monitoring the situation through the hotline 01709900888.
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