Flooding occurs in Bago city due to rising Bago River water and continuous rainfall

In Bago city, flooding is occurring in the streets and low-lying wards on September 2 (today) due to the rising water level of the Bago River and continuous rainfall, it has been learned. According to the announcement from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at 6:30 AM on September 2, the Bago River water level has reached 911 centimeters, exceeding the city's warning level of 880 centimeters, and is 31 centimeters (approximately 9 inches) above the warning level. Furthermore, due to continuous rainfall in Bago city, flooding has been occurring in the low-lying areas of Bago city since September 1, and on September 2, overflow flooding is occurring in the wards of Bago city, some major roads, and many low-lying areas. It has been learned that flooding is also occurring in the inner parts of the wards in Kalyani Ward, Neighborhoods (4), (6), (16), Myothit Ward, the low-lying areas of Mazin and Taetaw, Zai Town, Mahamyain, and the area near Aung Hospital. Water has also entered the streets such as Mingalar Street, many Kalyani branch streets, Kwethit streets, Natshin area roads, and Payaar area roads, and in some low-lying wards, the water on the roads has reached waist height. In addition, it has been learned from local residents that water has entered the compound of Bago City High School (3), and the school has been temporarily closed. A local resident said about the flooding situation in Bago city, "The water is rising very quickly in Bago. I heard that it is rising at a rate of about one inch per hour. It is possible that it is rising due to rainwater, and if the rain stops, the water level may recede. However, in the current situation, the water is still on the rise and has not yet started to recede. I heard that Mazin and Taetaw low-lying areas are already flooded. I heard that in some wards, the water on the roads has reached waist height. The area around High School (3) has also been prone to flooding for generations. When I was young, school used to be closed when it flooded, and I enjoyed it then. But now, as the water level rises, we have to monitor the condition of houses and roads." It has been learned that the Bago River water level is currently continuing to rise, and due to the rainfall situation, the water level is still on the rise. Although it is the period after the full moon, which is normally a time when the water level recedes, it is possible that the river water level is rising due to heavy rainfall, according to local residents. According to the announcement from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at 6:30 AM on September 2, the Bago River water level may rise by about 1 foot within the next day, and the water level may continue to remain above the city's warning level. Bago city officials have warned that due to these conditions, people living near the Bago River and in areas prone to flooding need to pay close attention to the rising river water level and rainfall situation, and make preparations in advance to prevent water-related disasters if flooding further occurs. In addition, it has been learned that in Shwekyin city and Madauk city in the eastern part of Bago, the water levels of their respective rivers have exceeded the warning levels, and flooding is occurring.