The Cyclone Remal has led to the inundation of the Sundarbans mangrove forest with tidal surges.
Meanwhile, strong winds accompanied by rainfall have commenced in the area.
Azad Kabir, the officer-in-charge of the Sundarbans Karamjal Tourism and Wildlife Breeding Centre in the eastern division of the Sundarbans, reported that the water level in the forest has surged four feet above its usual mark.
While water pressure is expected to rise, the official assured that wildlife residing in the forest will not be harmed.
Cyclone Remal: Mongla residents start taking refuge in sheltersThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department has asked Mongla and Payra ports to hoist great danger signal no 10 as cyclonic storm Remal now lies over Northwest Bay and the adjoining areas.
The coastal districts -- Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Barguna, Bhola, and Patuakhali will be under great danger signal number 10.
The met office published the forecast on its website on Sunday morning.
Cyclone Remal has now intensified into a severe cyclonic storm.
Meanwhile, the Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar posts have been asked to hoist great danger signal no 9.
The cyclone is predicted to make landfall on Sunday, affecting the coasts of Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal.
