After days of intense heat and humid weather, a spell of rain brought much-needed relief to people in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday as dark clouds suddenly covered the sky and transformed the atmosphere across the coastal town.
Clouds began gathering over the town shortly after noon, before the sky turned completely overcast. Cool winds began blowing across the area, followed by light rain that later intensified, creating a refreshing environment in different parts of the town, tourist spots, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The sudden change in weather delighted both residents and tourists, many of whom rushed to rooftops, balconies, and the sea beach to enjoy the scenic moment.
Resident Rahoul Amin said that the weather had been unbearably hot since morning.
‘When the sky suddenly turned dark, it felt like nature had taken on a different appearance. The rain has brought a sense of comfort,’ he said.
Another resident from the Baharchhara area, Mohammad Salauddin, said that going outdoors had become difficult because of the extreme heat.
‘The rain has made the weather much more bearable,’ he added.
Tourist Tania Akter, who was visiting the seaside, said that the heat had made it difficult to enjoy the trip.
‘After the rain, the weather became much cooler and more comfortable,’ she said.
However, the rain also caused temporary difficulties for some people, particularly traders and buyers at cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
The muddy conditions forced many traders to rush and relocate cattle to safer areas within the markets.
Cattle trader Abdul Kader said that although the rain caused some inconvenience at the market, it was still preferable to the sweltering heat.
‘We had to move many cattle because of the rain, but the cooler weather is a relief,’ he said.
After the rain stopped, people once again gathered at Cox’s Bazar sea beach and nearby areas.
Many residents expressed hope that continued rainfall would bring further relief from the ongoing heatwave-like conditions.
By Mohammad Morshed and Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
