The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has issued a statement stating that scattered rain and thundershowers are likely to occur in various regions and states from April 10 to 17.
According to the statement, the well-marked low pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal has weakened into a low pressure area. The low pressure area is expected to move north-northeastwards and gradually weaken over the central Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.
Due to the intensity of the low pressure area, rains or thundershowers will be scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states.
Similarly, from April 12 to 17, rains or thundershowers will be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states, with isolated heavy fall in some areas.
The public is advised to be aware of the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, thunderbolts, hail, flash floods and landslides. Therefore, those living near highlands in these areas should be aware of the risk of landslides, and those living near small rivers and streams should be aware of the risk of flooding and inundation.
