DMH issues severe weather warning amid risk of heavy rains, strong winds, and potential natural disasters

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has issued a statement warning of strong winds and heavy rains across much of the country until October 5.

 This weather pattern is due to the interaction of warm winds from the Bay of Bengal and cold winds from a high-pressure area over China. 

The effects are further amplified by westerly wind waves, hot air masses, and the combination of warm winds from the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Regions expected to experience sporadic or widespread heavy rain and strong winds include Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady, and Tanintharyi Regions, as well as Kachin, Shan, Chin, Rakhine, Kayah, Kayin, and Mon States. 

The DMH has warned of potential natural disasters, including thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, flash floods, and landslides. 

Residents in higher elevations are advised to be cautious of landslides, while those near rivers and streams should prepare for potential flooding. Additionally, inland waterway and air travel operators have been urged to take preventive measures.

Cumulonimbus cloud formations have been observed over several regions, including Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, and Yangon, which could bring severe weather.

 On September 30, moderate cloud cover and scattered rainfall were reported in Magway and Sagaing, with isolated heavy rains in Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady, and other regions.

Significant rainfall measurements included 2.52 inches in Pyinmana (Weigyi), 2.40 inches in Kwanchaungon, and 2.24 inches in Kyaikmaraw.