Heavy rain expected in most regions and states

Due to the strengthening of monsoon winds in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and the active development of cumulonimbus clouds, heavy rain is expected in most regions and states, the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology announced at 8 AM on July 29. From the morning of July 29 to August 3, Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kachin State, Kayah State, Kayin State, Chin State, Mon State, Rakhine State, and Shan State are expected to experience scattered to widespread thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas. It has been announced that due to heavy rainfall, natural disasters such as strong winds, flash floods, and landslides may occur, and people should take precautions in advance. Furthermore, domestic flights, and nearshore and offshore fishing vessels and ships operating along the Myanmar coast and in offshore waters are also advised to take precautions in advance. In addition, it was revealed from the statements of some residents of Yangon city that waterlogging occurred in some parts of Yangon city due to heavy rainfall on the night of July 28.