Low pressure system causes potential for localized heavy rains in most regions and states

The strong low-pressure system located in the central and western parts of the Bay of Bengal continues to persist, and due to the influence of this strong low-pressure system, localized heavy rains and thunderstorms are possible in most regions and states from the afternoon of September 21st to the 25th, with scattered to widespread thunderstorms occurring in some areas, according to an announcement by the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology at 4:00 PM on September 21st. The existing strong low-pressure system may move west-northwest and could intensify further within the next 24 hours, reaching the stage of a tropical depression in the central Bay of Bengal. Within the next 48 hours, it is expected to reach the stage of a strong tropical depression in the northwestern Bay of Bengal, connected to the central Bay of Bengal, and continue to move west-northwest, potentially reaching the coast of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha states in India, it is said. Due to the influence of this strong low-pressure system, from the afternoon of September 21st to the 25th, scattered thunderstorms are possible in the upper Sagaing Region, Kachin State, and Shan State (Northern and Eastern), while widespread thunderstorms are possible in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, lower Sagaing Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kayah State, Kayin State, Chin State, Mon State, Rakhine State, and Shan State (Southern), according to the announcement. Furthermore, it has been announced that localized heavy rains are possible in Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, lower Sagaing Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kayin State, Mon State, and Rakhine State. As natural disasters such as strong winds, flash floods, and landslides may occur along with heavy rainfall, residents living near high ground 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. Additionally, domestic flights, and coastal and offshore fishing vessels and ships along the Myanmar coast are advised to take precautions and avoid the area in advance.