NAY PYI TAW, 17 Aug-According to the 12.30 hr M.S.T observation today, the water level of Thanlwin River at Hpa-an 782 cm has exceeded by 32 cm (about one foot) above its danger level. It may decline its danger level 750 cm during the next 48 hours.

The water level of Shwegyin River at Shwegyin 718 cm has exceeded by 18 cm (about 0.6 foot) above its danger level. It may decline its danger level 700 cm during the next 24 hours.

The water level of Ngawun River at Ngathainggyoung 1176 cm has exceeded by 46 cm (about 1.5 feet) above its danger level. It may remain above its danger level 1130 cm during the next three days, announced by the Meteorology and Hydrology Department.-MNA