Causes and Effects of Water Logging in Dhaka City

Abstract

AbstractDhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh is one of the densely populated Mega Cities in South Asian region. The city consists of two city corporations: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and is facing water logging every year during monsoon. The main objective of the study is to determine the causes and consequences of water logging in Dhaka City. Twenty seven vulnerable areas in the city have been identified through field visits, and reports from the national daily newspaper. To understand the reasons and consequences of water logging, intensive questionnaire survey among the respondents is conducted in 2019. Three hundred respondents have been interviewed from seven areas of the city. The findings of the research indicate that water logging is generated by both natural and man-made causes. Water logging also creates adverse social, economic, environmental, and health impact on the city dwellers. To mitigate the water logging problem, widening the drainage system, regular cleaning of the drains, and awareness of the inhabitants are urgently required to achieve the goal of a livable city.KeywordsWater loggingMonsoonCausesImpactsDhaka city