During the summer months of March, April, and May, rising daytime temperatures can lead to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds, resulting in strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. This was announced by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

According to the announcement, as the summer season progresses, temperatures gradually rise, leading to the formation of heat-induced clouds. In the afternoon and evening, cumulonimbus clouds may develop, bringing strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and sporadic rainfall along their path. During these strong winds, ground or surface winds can reach speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour.

In light of this, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning urging the public to take special precautions during the summer months of March, April, and May. They also advise domestic air and maritime travel operators to remain vigilant.

For the second week of March, the weather forecast predicts the possibility of a low-pressure area forming in the southern Bay of Bengal. The northern Bay of Bengal and the central eastern region may experience scattered clouds, while the Andaman Sea and the rest of the Bay of Bengal could see moderate to dense cloud cover.

In terms of rainfall, the Tanintharyi Region and Kachin State may experience above-average precipitation, while Naypyidaw, Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, lower Sagaing Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Kayah State, Chin State, Rakhine State, and northern and southern Shan State may see below-average rainfall. Upper Sagaing Region, Kayin State, Mon State, and eastern Shan State are expected to receive near-average rainfall with occasional thunderstorms.

Rainfall is expected to occur over 5 to 7 days in Tanintharyi Region and Kachin State, 2 to 4 days in upper Sagaing Region, Kayin State, Mon State, and eastern Shan State, and around 1 day in Yangon Region, Bago Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Kayah State, Chin State, Rakhine State, and northern and southern Shan State. Naypyidaw, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, and lower Sagaing Region may experience moderate cloud cover.

In terms of temperature, Naypyidaw, Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, lower Sagaing Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Kayin State, and Mon State may see temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius or 35 degrees Fahrenheit above the March average. Upper Sagaing Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kachin State, Kayah State, Chin State, Rakhine State, and Shan State are expected to experience temperatures close to the March average.

Fog conditions are expected to persist for 5 to 8 days in Yangon Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Tanintharyi Region, and Mon State; 2 to 4 days in Naypyidaw, eastern Bago Region, upper Sagaing Region, Kachin State, Kayin State, Chin State, Rakhine State, and Shan State; and around 1 day in Mandalay Region, western Bago Region, Magway Region, lower Sagaing Region, and Kayah State, particularly in the morning.