🌧️ Monsoon Waterlogging & Surge Pricing
Dhaka Waterlogging & Rickshaw Surge Index (জলজট ও রিকশা সূচক)
bdmcp maps Dhaka's most viral monsoon phenomenon: the moment it rains, rickshaw fares multiply 2x to 6x instantly. This is the raw, unfiltered surge pricing algorithm of the streets — set by রিকশা মামা, not an app.
Dry Weather Fare
৳60TSC→Farmgate
Standard 1.0x multiplier baseline
Ankle-Deep Surge
2.5x
10–15 cm water = ৳150 fare
Knee-Deep Surge
4.0x
30–45 cm water = ৳240 fare
Waist-Deep Chaos
6.0x
75–90 cm = ৳360 + boat service
📋 Waterlogging Depth & Rickshaw Surge Matrix (জলজট গভীরতা সূচক)
| Waterlogging Level | Water Depth | Fare Multiplier | Avg Fare (TSC → Farmgate) | Street Reality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weather (স্বাভাবিক রোদ) | 0 cm | 1.0x | ৳60 | Normal commute |
| Drizzle / Light Puddle (ঝিরিঝিরি বৃষ্টি) | 2–5 cm | 1.5x | ৳90 | Tarp pulled down, muddy splashes |
| Ankle-Deep (গোড়ালি পানি) | 10–15 cm | 2.5x | ৳150 | Double fare demanded instantly |
| Knee-Deep (হাঁটু পানি - Rokeya Sarani) | 30–45 cm | 4.0x | ৳240 | Exhausts submerged, CNG engines die |
| Waist-Deep (কোমর পানি - Shantinagar) | 75–90 cm | 6.0x | ৳360 | Boat service starts (নৌকা) |
🧮 Rainy Day Rickshaw Surge Calculator (বৃষ্টির দিনের ভাড়া)
Enter your dry-weather fare and select today's waterlogging level:
"মামা, এত পানি! রিকশা টানতে পারুম না। ৩শ টাকা লাগব।" — Every rickshaw puller at Shantinagar during a July cloudburst. No algorithm, pure street economics.
🏛️ Official Citations & Primary Source References
bdmcp enforces strict data provenance. Every dataset and indicator on this page is linked directly to authoritative Bangladesh Government gazettes, central bank bulletins, or official trade archives.
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Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) Storm Water Drainage Directorate ↗ Verified Public Source🏛️ Dhaka WASADrainage master plan reports, storm water pump station operations at Kallyanpur and Rampura, and canal restoration data.
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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) Heavy Monsoon Rainfall Bulletins ↗ Verified Public Source🏛️ Ministry of DefenceDaily precipitation records, monsoon storm warnings, and extreme rain events (e.g. 100mm+ within 3 hours in Dhaka).
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Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) Waterlogging Inundation Maps ↗ Verified Public Source🏛️ CEGIS, Ministry of Water ResourcesGeospatial satellite mapping of recurring flood waterlogging spots in Mirpur-10, Shantinagar, Kazipara, and Karwan Bazar.