Monsoon strengthens in the Bay of Bengal, continuous heavy rains expected across the country next week

Due to the strengthening monsoon in the Bay of Bengal and the Bay of Bengal, it has been announced by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (Meteorology/Hydrology) that it will continue to rain across Myanmar from today, July 14, to the 20th. It is understood that in the coming week, most states and regions may experience rainfall of 4 to over 5 inches, and it is necessary to pay special attention to the dangers of flash floods and landslides. In Naypyidaw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Ayeyawady, Tanintharyi, Upper Sagaing, Kachin, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan States, there will be widespread thunderstorms, and some areas may experience heavy rains. Meteorology/Hydrology has warned that strong winds, flash floods, and landslides may occur along with heavy rainfall, so those living near highlands and small rivers and streams should take precautions in advance. In the coastal and offshore waters of Myanmar, there will be thunderstorms and rough seas. The surface/land wind may blow at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, and the wave height may range from 9 to 12 feet. It is understood that in the past 24 hours, widespread thunderstorms occurred in Naypyidaw, Magway Region, Kayinni (Kayah) State, Mandalay Region, and Lower Sagaing Region, and localized heavy rains may occur in Ayeyawady Region, Tanintharyi Region, Mon State, Rakhine State, Yangon Region, Upper Sagaing Region, Karen State, and Shan State (Eastern). Due to heavy rains, the rainfall amounts were 8.22 inches in Ma-aung-taw Township, 6.34 inches in Tavoy Township, 6.34 inches in Tavoy Township, 5.91 inches in Kyaukpyu Township, 5.40 inches in Pa-thein Township, 5.16 inches in Kunchangon, 4.73 inches in Maubin Township, 4.64 inches in Phyupon Township, 4.59 inches in Dedeje Township, 4.30 inches in Bokale Township, and 4.29 inches in Sittwe Township, according to the Meteorology/Hydrology announcement. Photo – Meteorology/Hydrology