Some townships in Kayin state, Mon state and Tanintharyi regions, which received heavy rains daily, are experiencing floods, and the Meteorological and Hydrology Department has issued a warning for more heavy rains in those areas.
Due to heavy rains since July 22, low-lying villages and wards in Myawaddy township and Kyainseikgyi Township in Kayin State have been flooded for the past few days. Currently, floods are occurring in Mawlamyine township, Mon State and Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region.
"The floods have started and we are going to be in a situation that we have to wait for food packages," said a local resident in Thiri Myaing ward, Mawlamyine.
As Low-lying areas in Mawlamyine, including Thiri Myaing ward, are flooded, preparations are being made for food distribution.
The Meteorological and Hydrology Department said that landslides are happening in some areas in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region, which is prone to landslides if the rains are heavier than usual. It rained more than seven inches in Launglon on the same day, while it rained more than five inches in Kawthaung.
Currently, a low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal. The Meteorological and Hydrology Department has warned of heavy rain in Mon State and Tanintharyi Region.
China, is experiencing severe flooding. Some experts have warned that Myanmar could be at greater risk of flooding if the rivers adjoining China such as the Salween, Tapin and Shweli rise suddenly.
