River water levels exceed warning levels in three cities

River water levels in Bago, Madaw, and Pyay cities have exceeded their warning levels, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced at 8 AM on September 6. According to measurements taken at 6:30 AM on September 6, the Salween River in Bago City was approximately 1 foot 2 inches above the city's warning level. It is expected to drop by about 6 inches within the next day, but is likely to remain above the warning level. The Sittoung River in Madaw City was approximately 1 foot 3 inches above the city's warning level, and is expected to drop by about 8 inches within the next day, but is likely to remain above the warning level, according to the announcement. Furthermore, the Bago River in Pyay City was approximately 10 inches above the city's warning level, and is expected to drop by about 6 inches within the next day, but is likely to remain above the warning level. Therefore, residents living near the riverbanks and in low-lying areas within Bago, Pyay, and Madaw townships have been warned to evacuate to safer locations.