Heavy downpours triggered by low pressure over the Bay of Bengal flooded several areas of Cox's Bazar, Noakhali and Bagerhat inundating thousands.

In Bagerhat, around 100 villages in Sadar, Morrelganj, and Mongla upazilas were flooded due to the tidal surges.

Parts of the Sundarbans, including Karamjal and Dublar Char, were also submerged following the downpours.

Md Azizur Rahman, deputy commissioner of Bagerhat, said the water level in several areas increased due to the tidal surges caused by the full moon and continuous rain.

"However, no fatalities were reported."

In Noakhali, several areas in the island upazila of Hatiya were inundated, cutting off maritime communication with the mainland.

As a result, hundreds have been stranded in several unions.

Md Selim Mia, upazila nirbahi officer of Hatiya, said they suspended every form of maritime communication, including sea trucks, engine-run boats and speedboats owing to the rough seas since Sunday.

"We've taken necessary preparations to deal with the situation."

Meanwhile,  Md Rezaul Karim, additional superintendent of Tourist Police (Cox's Bazar Zone), said that they asked tourists to exercise caution when getting into the ocean.

"The cautionary message is being announced through loudspeakers on the beach."

(Our correspondent from Cox's Bazar, Bagerhat and Noakhali contributed to this report.)