Steady rainfall since morning has brought a distinct monsoon atmosphere back to Cox’s Bazar, offering much-needed relief from the recent spell of hot and humid weather.
Although clouds had dominated the sky for the past several days, the morning’s downpour marked a more pronounced return of seasonal rains to the coastal district.
Weather officials said the rainfall was consistent with the monsoon pattern forecast earlier this season.
Md Abdul Hannan, assistant meteorologist at the Cox’s Bazar Meteorological Office, said the weather conditions were the result of active south-west monsoon winds.
He stated that active monsoon conditions over the region were influencing the current rainfall.
The rain has brought relief to residents who had been enduring uncomfortable heat and humidity in recent weeks.
Rahim, a resident of the town, said the weather had become much more pleasant following the rainfall.
“We were struggling with the heat over the past few days. Today’s rain has made the weather far more comfortable,” he said.
Another resident said seasonal rain helps restore the environment’s freshness while lowering temperatures.
“Rain like this brings life back to nature and makes the surroundings much more enjoyable,” he said.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department had earlier indicated that monsoon conditions were gradually strengthening across the country, with increased rainfall expected in coastal districts, including Cox’s Bazar.
The latest showers have not only cooled temperatures but have also revived the lush green landscape that characterises the region during the rainy season, signalling the firm arrival of the monsoon in the country’s premier beach destination.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
