Fears of Tidal Waves Likely at Coastal Areas

The tides in the Bay of Bengal rose by more than five feet. Terrible waves crashing on the shore. The sea becomes very rough due to depression. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted floods in such a situation.

It is known that till Thursday (August 11) 15 villages of Jhalkathi have already been submerged in tidal water. And the wind pressure has increased a lot in Kuakata of Patuakhali. It is raining intermittently. The Meteorological Department has asked coastal areas to be on alert number three. Besides, the department has asked all fishing trawlers to anchor in safe harbor.

The department said that the low pressure located on the coast of Odisha and adjacent areas has moved westward and weakened and is now located in Chhattisgarh and adjacent areas of India in a clear form. It may move further north-westwards. Due to this, there is an excess of air pressure difference in the northern Bay of Bengal and the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Sea ports, North Bay of Bengal and coastal areas of Bangladesh are likely to experience gale force winds.

Already, Cox's Bazar has been asked to show local warning signal number three. Low-lying areas of the coastal district of Cox's Bazar may be inundated with wind-driven tides two to four feet above the normal tide under the influence of pronounced low pressure and pressure differentials. Fishing boats and trawlers have been asked to exercise caution near the coast until further notice.

Barishal Water Development Board Deputy Assistant Engineer Md Masum said that out of total 23 rivers in Barishal division, the water flow of 10 main and important rivers is being monitored so far. In the last 24 hours, the water of six rivers has crossed the danger level.

The water of Bishkhali river in Jhalkathi district is over 2 cm, Meghna river in Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola district is over 39 cm, Meghna and Surma rivers in Tajumuddin upazila are over 57 cm, Baleshwar-Pyra river in Mirzaganj upazila of Patuakhali district is over 31 cm, Pirojpur district He also said that the water of Kamcha river in Umedpur is flowing above six centimeters, and the water of Bishkhali river in Patharghata upazila of Barguna district is flowing above 55 centimeters.