A total of 31 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Cox’s Bazar in the 24-hour period until 6:00 p.m., according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Assistant meteorologist Abdul Hannan confirmed the information on Tuesday evening.
He said there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next four days (96 hours). At the same time, a pressure variation is prevailing over the northern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas.
In this situation, maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Payra and Mongla have been advised to hoist Local Warning Signal No. 3.
Heavy rainfall has been continuing in Cox’s Bazar since Tuesday noon. Earlier in the morning, a salt farmer was reportedly killed by lightning in the Chowphuldandi area of Cox’s Bazar Sadar.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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