Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Waterlogging and Power Outages Across Dhaka University Campus

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Heavy rainfall throughout the weekend has triggered widespread waterlogging across the University of Dhaka, disrupting academic life and leaving students in residential halls grappling with severe utility shortages. The deluge, which began Saturday night, inundated key areas including the campus administrative building, faculty club, central playground, and surrounding neighborhoods like Nilkhet and Palashi.

The conditions have proven particularly difficult for students residing in the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall and the Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall. Campus authorities were forced to disconnect electricity in these dormitories as a safety precaution, leaving students without power for extended periods. Residents also reported acute shortages of potable water, complicating daily routines and hygiene.

Students have expressed frustration over the administration’s response and the decision to maintain academic schedules despite the flooding. Many undergraduates were compelled to navigate submerged streets to reach examinations, often without access to digital study resources or electricity. Geography and environment student Mahfuza Khatun noted on social media that the recurring nature of the flooding suggests a lack of long-term planning by both university officials and the city corporation to mitigate seasonal water accumulation.

Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall Provost Mahbuba Sultana stated that while water levels have begun to recede, power remains suspended to prevent potential electrical hazards. She added that efforts to address the drinking water shortage have shown progress.

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University Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Almojadded Ahmed Alfesani confirmed that the institution is actively communicating with the city corporation to resolve the drainage issues. While acknowledging that the immediate flooding has largely subsided, he noted that full electrical restoration is pending safety assessments.

Addressing student concerns regarding examination schedules, Professor Alfesani emphasized that the administration is reviewing the possibility of adjustments, recognizing the significant physical and mental strain caused by the current living conditions.