Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Flood Bulletin



 (Issued at 14:00 hrs MST on 30-7-2018)

Flood conditions of Sittoung River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Sittoung River has exceeded by about (½) foot at Taungoo above its danger level. It may fall below its danger level during the next (1) day.


According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Sittoung River has exceeded by about (6) feet at Madauk above its danger level. It may fall about (2) feet during the next (2) days and may remain above its danger level.

Flood condition of Shwegyin River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Shwegyin River has exceeded by about (2½) feet at Shwegyin above its danger level. It may fall below its danger level during the next (2) days.

Flood condition of Bago River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Bago River has exceeded by about (1) foot at Bago above its danger level. It may fall below its danger level during the next (2) days.
Flood condition of Thanlwin River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Thanlwin River has exceeded by about (6) feet at Hpa-an above its danger level. It may fall about (1) foot during the next (2) days and may remain above its danger level. The water level of Thanlwin River at Hpa-an (938) cm observed at (06:30) hrs MST observation today, is the highest of (53) years record. The previous highest water level of Thanlwin River at Hpa-an is (936) cm observed on (18.8.2002).

Flood condition of Ngawun River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Ngawun River has remained it danger level at Thabaung, it may remain above its danger level during the next (1) day.

Flood condition of Bilin River

According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water level of Bilin River has exceeded by about (1) foot at Bilin above its danger level. It may fall below its danger level during the next (2) days.

Advisory

It is especially advised that people who have settled near the river banks and lowlying areas in Hpa-an Township and Madauk, to avert due to the rise of water level, and in Thabaung Township, to take precautionary measures.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar

No comments:

Post a Comment