Thunderstorms expected in most regions and states, with potential for heavy rain in some areas

Due to the potential strengthening of monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and the possibility of atmospheric instability in the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are expected to occur in scattered to widespread areas across most regions and states from July 26 to August 2, with the possibility of heavy rain in some localized areas, according to an announcement released by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on the morning of July 24. It is stated that from July 26 to August 2, scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon Region, Bago Region, Upper Sagaing Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kachin State, Kayah State, Kayin State, Chin State, Mon State, Rakhine State, and Shan State, with the possibility of heavy rain in some localized areas. It has also been announced that due to the potential strengthening of monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and the possibility of atmospheric instability in the Bay of Bengal, natural disasters such as heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, flash floods, and landslides may occur. Furthermore, residents living near elevated areas are advised to be aware of the risk of landslides, and those living near small rivers and streams are advised to be aware of the risk of floods and inundation. In addition, a call for advance caution has been made for domestic flights, and for nearshore and offshore fishing vessels and ships operating along the Myanmar coast and in offshore waters.