Amid warnings from the meteorological department, many visitors gathered at Cox's Bazar beach to observe the effects of Cyclone 'Remal', despite the increased waves and wind intensity.

Due to the influence of Cyclone Remal, the low-pressure system has intensified into a deep depression. As a result, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued local cautionary signal number three for Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports. Consequently, the waves and wind intensity at Cox's Bazar beach have increased.
 
On Saturday (May 25), the red-and-yellow flags were taken down and replaced with red flags at Cox's Bazar beach. The red flag signifies danger upon entering the sea. Despite the warning, many tourists ignored the directive and went swimming in the sea at Cox's Bazar beach.
 
During visits to Kolatoli, Sugandha, and Laboni points of Cox's Bazar beach, it was observed that locals had come to witness the impact of Cyclone Remal. Many tourists were also seen swimming despite the warnings. Others stood on the shore to observe the beach conditions.
 
One such visitor at Laboni Point, Kamrul Islam, a tourist from Gazipur, said, "We have come from far away. We must swim. After a long wait, we finally came to the beach. Even if a cyclone is coming, we spent money to come here and won't miss out on the fun."
 
Another tourist, Mohammad Yasin, said, "I came to swim, but after hearing about the cyclone, I decided not to enter the sea. Everyone should be cautious. If we do not follow the instructions, we will be in danger. Therefore, I am enjoying it from a distance."
 
Lifeguard workers are struggling to ensure the safety of the tourists. Senior lifeguard Zainal Abedin Bhutto said, "Even though we are stopping many tourists, they are still entering the water. We cannot behave harshly with the tourists. We are politely getting them out of the water. The red flag has been hoisted to signal danger instead of the safe red-and-yellow flags. We are prepared."
 
Meanwhile, in a special weather bulletin (Serial No. 7) on Saturday (May 25), it was stated that the deep depression located over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal is moving northwards and remains in the same area (18.20°N latitude and 89.80°E longitude). As of 12 PM today (May 25), it was located 500 km southwest of Chattogram seaport, 435 km southwest of Cox's Bazar seaport, 475 km south of Mongla seaport, and 425 km south of Payra seaport. It may move further north and intensify.

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