- Photo News: Rising costs, low paddy prices strain farmers in Arakan State
- Displaced students face enrollment barriers in Yangon and other mainland cities
- Calls grow for stricter boat safety measures after deadly capsizing in Arakan State
- Mobile wallet suspensions trigger cash shortage, rising withdrawal fees in Arakan State
- Arakan Army steps up offensives as monsoon hampers junta air and naval operations
Less rain in Arakan State after floods, but forecasters keep eye on river levels
Although Arakan State has seen less rain recently, floods may occur again if the Kaladan and Lemro rivers’ waters exceed critical levels, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
23 Aug 2021
DMG Newsroom
23 August 2021, Sittwe
Although Arakan State has seen less rain recently, floods may occur again if the Kaladan and Lemro rivers’ waters exceed critical levels, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
“We’ve estimated that river water levels will keep rising until the end of this month,” said U Hla Tun, deputy director of the DMH. “However, the state is getting less rain. So, there is no possibility that the river waters will rise to the critical levels this month.
Nevertheless, floods can occur if we get more rain, and it is necessary to make preparations and ensure the safety of important documents.”
Early this month, houses were damaged as the Lemro River waters rose, but currently water levels are stable due to less rain, said Ko Soe Naing, a local from Pan Myaung village in Minbya Township.
“About five houses in Pan Myaung village were damaged due to the Lemro River water level rising early this month,” he told DMG.
Houses, farmland and bridges in Arakan State’s Maungdaw, Thandwe, Mrauk-U and Minbya townships were damaged by floods in July and August.
Top News
Displaced students face enrollment barriers in Yangon and other mainland cities
By Admin 16 Jun 2026
Calls grow for stricter boat safety measures after deadly capsizing in Arakan State
By Admin 16 Jun 2026
Arakan Army steps up offensives as monsoon hampers junta air and naval operations
By Admin 16 Jun 2026
Attempted rape victim commits suicide in Ramree Twsp
By Admin 15 Jun 2026
