The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Cox’s Bazar over the next 24 hours due to the active southwest monsoon.
In the last 24 hours, Cox’s Bazar recorded a maximum of 41 millimeters of rainfall. Mohammad Abdul Hannan, Assistant Meteorologist at the Cox’s Bazar weather office, confirmed that heavy to very heavy rain is likely to continue in the district within the next day.
The heavy rainfall also raises the risk of landslides in the hilly areas of Cox’s Bazar and adjoining regions.
Meanwhile, due to the active southwest monsoon, the Meteorological Department has advised Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Mongla, and Payra seaports to continue displaying local cautionary signal number three. Fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been instructed to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
