YANGON, Jul 27 (NNN-MNA) – Water level of major rivers in Myanmar has exceeded the warning mark, in 12 towns across the country, Myanmar’s weather agency reported, yesterday.
Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, said that, the water level of the rivers, including Ayeyarwady river, Sittaung river and Ngawun river, has risen above the warning mark.
The weather agency urged residents living near riverbanks and in low-lying areas to take precautionary measures.
Heavy rains have been hitting parts of the country in recent days, causing floods in many areas.
Jul and Aug are the middle of the rainy season in Myanmar, and heavy rains are typical during the period.– NNN-MNA
