Alert issued for continued rainfall across the country

In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, where heavy rains caused flooding, locals have reported that the water is gradually receding since the morning of July 20, as the Uru River water level has begun to fall again. Myanmar is currently in the midst of the monsoon season, with strong monsoon winds, and meteorological departments have urged the public to exercise caution as natural disasters such as flash floods, river overflows, strong winds, and landslides are possible. #Hpakant