River water levels exceed warning levels in 5 cities

River water levels have exceeded warning levels in the five cities of Myinkhin, Monywa, Hpa-an, Madauk, and Myitnge, according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at 8 AM on August 9. The Chindwin River water level in Myinkhin Township has exceeded the city's warning level by about 2 inches and is expected to rise by another 2 inches in the next 24 hours, remaining above the warning level. Furthermore, the Chindwin River water level in Monywa Township has exceeded the city's warning level by about half a foot and is expected to rise by another half a foot in the next 24 hours, remaining above the warning level, according to the announcement. Similarly, the Salween River water level in Hpa-an Township has exceeded the city's warning level by about half a foot and is expected to rise by about 3 inches in the next 24 hours, remaining above the warning level, according to the announcement. Additionally, the Sittoung River water level in Madauk Township has exceeded the city's warning level by about half a foot and may decrease by about 4 inches in the next 24 hours, but is expected to remain above the warning level, according to the announcement. Furthermore, the Duthawadi River water level in Myitnge Township has exceeded the city's warning level by 2 feet and is expected to rise by about 1 foot in the next 24 hours, remaining above the warning level, according to the announcement. Therefore, residents living near the riverbanks and in low-lying areas within Myinkhin, Monywa, Hpa-an, Madauk, and Myitnge townships are advised and urged to evacuate to safer places from flood risks.