Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted life in the capital and other parts of the country on Saturday, causing severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and widespread inconvenience for residents.

A sudden, intense afternoon downpour left knee-deep water in major neighbourhoods, including Mirpur, Dhanmondi, Rampura, and parts of Old Dhaka, bringing traffic to a standstill and leaving commuters stranded for hours in flooded streets.

Cars, buses, and rickshaws struggled to navigate the waterlogged roads, with many engines breaking down and worsening the congestion. Office-goers faced severe delays, with some journeys taking five hours instead of the usual 20 minutes.

Soaked commuters, unable to find transport, were forced to wa...