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Myanmar: Flood Bulletin (Issued at 13:00 hr M.S.T on 22-7-2016)

(1) Flood condition above danger level

According to the (12:30) hr M.S.T observation today, the water level of Ngawun River at Ngathaing Chaung has exceeded by about (1½) feet above its danger level, it may remain above its danger level during the next (5) days.

It is especially advised to the people who settle near the river bank and low lying areas along the Ngawun River, to take precaution measure.

(2) Rising condition above danger levels

According to the (12:30) hr M.S.T observation today, the water levels have exceeded by about (2½) feet at Mawlaik and (½) foot at Kani of Chindwin River above their respective danger levels. The water levels may continue to rise about (½) foot each at Mawlaik during the next (1) day and at Kani during the next (2) days, and may remain above their respective danger levels.

It is especially advised to the people who settle near the river bank and low lying areas in Mawlaik and Kani Township, to take precaution measure.