Narsingdi court premises, Deputy Commissioner’s office and city roads submerged in water due to continuous rain, extreme suffering

Narsingdi city has been severely waterlogged due to continuous heavy rains over the past few days. Public life has been disrupted as the District Judge Court premises, the Deputy Commissioner's office premises and the main roads of the city have been submerged in rain water. 1. Condition of the court and Deputy Commissioner's premises: It was seen on the ground that the entire premises in front of the Narsingdi District Judge's court are knee-deep in water. Trial seekers, lawyers and court employees have to wade through water to enter the court. The proceedings of the case are being disrupted as...

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Narsingdi city has been severely waterlogged due to continuous heavy rains over the past few days. Public life has been disrupted as the District Judge Court premises, the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises and the main roads of the city have been submerged in rain water.

1. Condition of the court and Deputy Commissioner’s premises:
It was seen on the ground that the entire premises in front of the Narsingdi District Judge’s court are knee-deep in water. Trial seekers, lawyers and court employees have to wade through water to enter the court. The proceedings of the case are being disrupted as many clients and witnesses are unable to appear on time due to the water.

The same situation is also in the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises.  Starting from the main gate of the DC office, waterlogging has formed in front of various departments. The common people and officials and employees who come to avail services are facing extreme hardship. Many fear that important documents will get wet and ruined.
2. Picture of the city’s roads:
The main roads of the Court Road, Sadar Road, Bus Stand, Toroa, Baniachol, and Bouyakud areas of Narsingdi city have been submerged under 1 to 2 feet of water. The drainage system is ineffective, so the water is not draining. Rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and small vehicles have stopped plying. Water has entered the ground floors of many shops and houses, destroying the goods of traders and residents.

3. Causes of suffering and public suffering:
Local residents complain that unplanned drainage system, not cleaning the drains regularly, and filling up of canals and bilges are the main reasons for this waterlogging. This picture of the city is seen even after a little rain.

A lawyer said, “We have to wade through knee-deep water to get to the court. The files are getting wet. Urgent hearings are also being postponed.” A businessman said, “There is knee-deep water in the shop. We are exhausted from moving goods.” School and college students are also in trouble.

4. Statement of the authorities:
A Narsingdi Municipality official said, “Water has accumulated due to heavy rain. Work is underway to clean the drains.” The district administration said that urgent measures are being taken to deal with the situation.

To get permanent relief from waterlogging, the city residents have demanded immediate renovation of the drainage system and planned urbanization.