Bago River water level exceeds warning level, inundation occurs in low-lying areas of Bago city

The water level of the Bago River in Bago city, Bago Region, exceeded the warning level of 880 centimeters on the morning of July 30, and river water has entered the roads in the low-lying wards of Bago city, it is known. According to the announcement of the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology at 7:30 AM on July 30, the Bago River water level reached 881 centimeters above the warning level of 880 centimeters (exceeding by 1 centimeter). It is known that the river water may rise by about 1 foot within the next 24 hours and may continue to remain above the warning level of the city, so the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning to residents living near the river banks and in low-lying areas within Bago Township to live with caution. In Bago city, continuous rainfall on July 28 caused a significant rise in river water levels. Starting from the morning of July 29, water entered low-lying and valley areas of Bago city such as Zai Taung Ward, Myo Thit Ward, Kwe Thit roads, Nat Sin area roads, and Pat Mar road, with water depths exceeding 4 feet, and relevant officials carried out flood prevention and mitigation activities. It is written on social media by an official from Bago city that the river water continued to enter some of the roads between the flooded areas of Mazin Ward, Ole Tharsu, and Pyi Taw Thar areas in Bago city on the night of July 29, but the inundation situation has not yet reached a worrying stage. Relevant officials are continuing to monitor the situation of river water inundation and will continue to release information if any significant changes occur regarding the rise in water levels. After the Bago River water level exceeded the warning level on the morning of July 30, about 500 households in Kalayanyani Ward, Areas - (1), (4), (5), (6), and (16) of Bago city are experiencing river water inundation with a maximum depth of about 4 feet. An official has urged and warned the public to prioritize safety and to monitor and comply with the announcements and notifications from the relevant authorities, as the water situation may continue to change. Similarly, according to the announcement of the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology at 6:30 AM on July 30, the water level of the Sittang River in Madauk city, Bago Region, has reached 1067 centimeters, which is about 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) away from the city's warning level of 1070 centimeters. The Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning to residents living in low-lying areas near the Sittang River in Madauk city to be cautious in advance and to evacuate in a timely manner if the river water rises. Zaw Win Chit (Taungoo) Photo caption: Inundation situation of Bago River on July 29 and 30.