N’ganj’s DND area, Sylhet City get waterlogged after heavy rains

UNB, Narayanganj :

The recent spells of torrential rain have triggered waterlogging in the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) embankment area as always, inflicting sufferings on local people.
The anger and frustration of the residents of the area keep growing as the authorities failed to provide relief from the perennial waterlogging crisis.
The plight of the residents is dire, with houses and roads submerged, leading to the mixing of sewage water with floodwater and the spread of various waterborne diseases.

The existing pump house in Shimrail, which should provide relief, is itself facing issues. Out of the four pumps, three are operational, while the fourth has been broken for an extended period with no repair efforts in sight, said locals.
The presence of 30-40 unauthorized establishments and underground pipelines belonging to various government agencies has hindered infrastructure development work, creating legal complications, said a DND project officer seeking anonymity.

According to sources, financial constraints have also significantly slowed down the progress of the ongoing mega project.
Funds allocated for the project for fiscal year 2020-21 was insufficient , hampering the ongoing work and leaving the project at a standstill.
Despite repeated promises, the suffering of the people remains unabated, leaving them desperate for answers.
Locals alleged the local member of parliament has been unable to address their concerns, and residents pinned their hopes on the army’s involvement in the development work. Initially, they had hoped that the army’s involvement in the development work would expedite the process and alleviate their suffering. However, those hopes have been dashed as the situation continues to worsen.

The local member of parliament, Shamim Osman, who has been elected three times, has been unable to resolve the distressing situation in the DND area, they alleged.
Contacted, Shamim Osman said,” I will hold discussions with project officials to find a speedy resolution and alleviate the suffering of people.”
Sylhet Bureau adds: Incessant rain in Sylhet has caused water logging in the entire city. The city dwellers are suffering since Sunday morning in Sylhet
The torrential rain has left the main road of the city submerged in water. Due to Eid and public holidays, the movement of people from outside the city was less.
However, those who went out for urgent needs; They are wet and lonely. Those city dwellers had to grind their way through knee-deep waterlogged roads.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department says that the trend of rainfall may increase in the next three days.
It has been seen on the ground that, due to Sunday’s torrential rain, almost all the roads in Sylhet city have been flooded.
Meanwhile, last two days the heaviest rain of this season has happened in Sylhet. Apart from this rain on Sunday alone, from the main road of Sylhet city starting from the road in Jindabazar-Chowhatta area to Madina Market, Akhalia, Subidbazar, Jalalabad, Payra and Rajargalli, Barutkhana, Hawapara, Dariapara, Jatarpur, Rhamarpara, Taltala in the area of Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) shrine and many others.