Downpour, squally winds batter coastal belt

The meteorological office here recorded 107-millimeter rainfall till Tuesday evening, which has inundated low-lying areas.

Transports on streets and attendance at offices in Barisal are less than normal.

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Reports received from Kuakata said winds rising up to 60 kms per hour lashed the coastal areas. Met office recorded 143mm rainfall there.

Tidal waves have inundated low lying coastal areas in Ramnabad, Dhankhali and Lalua of Kalapara under Patuakhali and in Tazumuddin, Borhanuddin, and Monpura islands in Bhola, the reports said.

A large number of fishermen are still in rough deep sea because Hilsha in large quantities are being netted for the last five days.

River ports in Bhola, Patuakhali and Barguna have been advised to keep hoisted precautionary signal no. 2.