The water level in Chindwin River has risen again in Hkamti and Homalin townships and water is start flowing into some villages in Hkamti Township.
According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), the water level in Chindwin River reached 1,176 cm in Hkamti at 6.30 am on August 19. The danger level in Hkamti is 1,360 cm and it only needs another 6 feet to reach the danger level. The water level in Chindwin River rose by 7 feet in 24 hours on August 18 in Hkamti Township but the flowing rate is declined slightly. Water flowed into some villages located in lower areas beside the Chindwin River in the township.
“Water start flows into Sinthe, Shwe Myint Mo, Lin Pha, Namphilin Chaunwa and Kyakite villages little by little. They are located in the lower areas beside the river. Water has not yet reached Hkamti. The water level rose a little today. The wate level is slowed down as the first rising water goes into the ravines. If it gets close to 1,300, it will be flooded,” said Ohn Lwin, a local from Hkamti.
The DMH announced the water level of Chindwin River in Homalin also reached to 2,818 cm at 6:30 am on August 19. The danger level in Homalin is 2,900 cm and it only needs another 3 feet to reach its danger level. The DMH issued a warning on August 18 that the water level in the Chindwin River may reach the danger level in Homalin Township in next two days.
