Weather conditions have slightly improved along Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach, prompting authorities to replace the red danger flag with a yellow warning flag as the sea returns to normal.
With the improved conditions, tourists have started returning to the beach and enjoying the shoreline, while lifeguards remain on alert to ensure safety.
However, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has urged continued caution. Local warning signal No. 3 remains in force for maritime ports including Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra.
The department has also forecast heavy rainfall in Cox’s Bazar over the next three days.
As of Wednesday (April 29) morning, the sky over Cox’s Bazar remained overcast, with no direct sunlight. Although rainfall had paused temporarily, weather conditions remained unstable.
Assistant meteorologist Abdul Hannan said 43 millimeters of rainfall had been recorded in the district over the past 24 hours. Previously, 31 millimeters had been recorded in the 24 hours leading up to 6:00pm on Tuesday (April 28), while only 2 millimeters had been recorded until 3:00pm that day.
He added that variations in air pressure have contributed to increased rainfall, a pattern that may persist over the coming days.
Meanwhile, temperatures have dropped significantly due to the raining. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 21.5°C, compared with 34°C on Monday (April 27).
Authorities have advised tourists to remain cautious and to follow all safety signals issued for the sea and coastal areas.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
