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Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology Warns of Flooding in Sagaing Region

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Yangon, July 22 (IANS) Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) on Wednesday warned of potential flooding in parts of Sagaing region after water levels in the Chindwin River reached or exceeded danger levels in two towns. According to the DMH, the Chindwin River in Paungbyin reached its danger mark on Wednesday and is expected to rise by about six inches over the next 24 hours. In Homalin, the river has already exceeded its danger level and is forecast to remain above the threshol…