No warning signals are currently in force at the maritime ports, and weather conditions are gradually returning to normal.
However, red flags remain hoisted along Cox’s Bazar beach, where tourists are arriving despite intense sunshine and heat.
Many are entering the water to bathe, but lifeguards have urged caution given the current sea conditions.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s 120-hour forecast issued on October 15, some places in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions may experience temporary gusty winds and rain or thundershowers on October 16 and 17.
Elsewhere, the weather is likely to remain mainly dry, with partly cloudy skies. Similar conditions are forecast for October 18 and 19.
Although the weather has begun to improve, beach conditions are not yet entirely safe.
Tourists are gathering at Kolatoli, Laboni and Sugandha points, with many eager to bathe in the sea to escape the heat.
Sea-Safe lifeguards have advised them not to enter the water beyond designated bathing areas.
Lifeguards said bathing zones had been marked at specific locations along Kolatoli, Laboni and Sugandha points. Red-and-yellow or red flags indicate the boundaries of these areas.
Lifeguards monitor designated zones, and entering the water outside these areas can be dangerous.
Mohammad Osman Gani, supervisor and senior lifeguard at Sea-Safe, told Cox’s Bazar Life that the sea remained rough and red flags had been raised along the beach.
He said underwater holes and channels had formed in several places, urging tourists to bathe only in designated areas covered by lifeguard services to avoid risks.
According to the tidal forecast, low tide occurred at 6:22am on Friday, while high tide is expected at 12:14pm, followed by another low tide at 6:15pm.
A further high tide was expected at night. Actual timings may vary slightly between forecasts.
Authorities said the absence of warning signals at maritime ports should not be taken as an indication that beach swimming is safe. Ignoring red flags and lifeguards’ instructions could lead to serious accidents.
They urged tourists to stay cautious and swim only in designated areas.
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