The water level of the Ayeyawady River near Pakokku remained about two feet above the danger level on August 12, with officials warning that the river could rise slightly further.

According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the river level near Pakokku has currently reached 2,206 centimeters and may rise by another 10 centimeters (about four inches) within the next day.

“It is even more difficult because it rains while we are relocating due to the flooding. We face many problems, including inadequate rain shelters and being unable to cook meals. We cannot go to work, so we have no income. The water level is still gradually rising,” a flood evacuee from Pakokku said.

As the river continues to rise, floodwaters have entered Wards Nos. 1, 9, 10, 13 and 14. Local residents have been forced to seek temporary shelter at nearby monasteries, pagoda compounds and roadside rest houses, according to reports.