Cox’s Bazar beach has drawn a sizable number of tourists on Friday as the weekly holiday coincided with sunny weather after several days of rain.
Although no warning signal is currently in force at the maritime ports, the sea remains rough, and red flags have been put up at the beach to warn that swimming is unsafe.
Tourists were seen gathering at the Kolatoli, Laboni and Sugandha points, with many entering the sea despite the red flag warning. Lifeguards, however, have urged tourists to follow safety instructions while bathing.
Sea-Safe Lifeguards have designated specific bathing zones at the three points where lifeguard services are available. The boundaries of the safe zones have been marked with red-yellow or red flags, and tourists have been advised not to enter the water outside the designated areas.
Mohammad Osman Gani, supervisor and senior lifeguard of Sea-Safe Lifeguards, told Cox’s Bazar Life that the sea remained rough and red flags had been raised along the beach.
“Erosion has occurred at several places and holes or channels have formed due to the continuous rainfall. Tourists are urged to remain cautious and follow the instructions of the lifeguards,” he said.
Meanwhile, according to the tide forecast, low tide began at 9:24pm on Friday, while high tide will begin at 3:01pm.
Lifeguards and other authorities warned that ignoring warning signals and safety instructions could lead to serious accidents, particularly while swimming in rough seas.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
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