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Floods worsen in Noakhali, Cox's Bazar

Depression intensifies, 10 fishing trawlers sink

Published : Sunday, 15 September, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 1105
Staff Correspondent
The depression over Southeastern part of Bangladesh and adjoining areas intensified into a Land Deep Depression over Jashore and adjoining areas now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining western part of Bangladesh. 

It is likely to move further west-northwestwards. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and centre of the Land Deep Depression to Assam across central part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay, according to the Storm Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

According to the Storm Warning Centre of the BMD bulletin, the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting local Cautionary Signal No 3 as gusty or squally weather may affect ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of the country.

"The well-marked low over the southeastern part of the country and adjoining the Northeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression, then deep land depression over Jashore and adjoining areas at 9:00am on Saturday. It is likely to move northwestwards further," said a special weather bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

"Under its influence, a steep pressure gradient persists over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of the country. Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh," it said.

In another special bulletin, the BMD said, "In association with rain or thundershowers with temporary gusts or squalls (speeding 60-80kph) is likely to occur over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dhaka, Jashore, Kushtia, Faridpur, Madaripur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram and Cox's Bazar, wherein the river ports shall hoist riverine warning Signal No two."

"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind (speed 45-60kph) is likely to occur elsewhere over the country wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary Signal No 1," it added.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain closed to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the operation of vessels on three coastal routes of the country amid inclement weather.

The specific routes Dhaka to Hatiya and Betuya, Betuya to Hatiya, Dhaka to Khepupura, and Khepupura to Dhaka. Additionally, the movement of single-engine vessels was also stopped.

The BIWTA issued the directive in this regard on Saturday. It said that due to inclement weather conditions in the coastal areas, local cautionary Signal No 3 at the maritime seaports, and heavy rolling in the rivers, the movement of vessels on the three coastal routes was suspended for the safety of the passengers.

The flood situation in Noakhali and Cox's Bazar area has worsened on Saturday following the continuous heavy rainfall for last two days across the district. 

Among the district's nine upazilas of Noakhali, eight have seen a rise in floodwaters, with Senbagh, Begumganj, Sadar, Sonaimuri, and Chatkhil upazilas being the hardest hit. 

It was known that floodwaters have been stagnant in various parts of Noakhali for the past 15 days, turning into waterlogging in many areas. Currently, 11.55 lakh people remain trapped in floodwater, while 35,441 people are taking refuge in 349 shelters. The floods have claimed 11 lives so far.

According to Arjul Islam, Senior Meteorological Observer at the district weather office, Maijdee recorded 124mm of rainfall from Friday noon to Saturday noon, with continuous rain throughout the day. 

Due to the influence of the deep-depression over the Bay of Bengal and monsoon, the heavy rainfall is expected to persist for the next 24 hours, which may further deteriorate the flood situation.

Locals report that low-lying areas of the upazilas have seen water levels rise by 3 to 4 feet in some places and 7 to 8 feet in others. The drainage system in the area has collapsed, causing water to recede very slowly, raising widespread concern among residents. 

People in Kabirhat Upazila are facing severe difficulties due to the flood and waterlogging. They are urging the government to take immediate action to improve the drainage system and address the ongoing flood crisis.

Meanwhile, adverse weather in Hatiya upazila caused 10 fishing trawlers to sink on Friday afternoon. Five trawlers and 17 fishermen are still missing.

Noakhali Deputy Commissioner Khandaker Ishtiaq Ahmed acknowledged the persistent waterlogging issue following the floods, saying, "It is still raining. If the situation worsens, the district administration will continue to stand by the people, just as it has before."

According to our correspondent, most of low-lying areas of Cox's Bazar district are submerged under water due to heavy rainfall in the area due to the impact of the deep depression.



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