Matuail, a low-lying area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, experiences severe flooding every monsoon season. Residents report that waterlogging disrupts daily life, damaging homes and livelihoods. Despite decades of promises from local authorities to improve drainage infrastructure, the problem remains unresolved.
According to reports from Bangladeshi news outlets, the flooding is exacerbated by rapid urbanization and inadequate stormwater drainage systems. The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) has acknowledged the issue but cites funding constraints and coordination challenges as barriers to implementing permanent solutions.
In 2024, the government announced a Tk 1,000 crore project to upgrade drainage in parts of Dhaka, including Matuail. However, as of mid-2026, residents say little progress has been made on the ground. The monsoon season, which typically runs from June to October, continues to bring misery to the area.
Local activists and community leaders have called for urgent action, emphasizing that the recurring floods pose health risks and economic losses. Without sustained investment and political will, Matuail's flooding crisis is likely to persist.
