Most regions and states may experience fairly widespread to widespread thunderstorms from June 18 to 24, with likelihood of isolated heavy rains in some areas, according to a statement issued at 7 pm on June 18 by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.
The strong low pressure area developing in West Bengal, India, the strong to very strong monsoon in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal and the speed of the whirlwinds moving from the east and west are likely to cause such phenomena. Nay Pyi Taw, the regions of Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi, Kachin, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states are likely to experience widespread to scattered thunderstorms with likelihood of isolated heavy rains in some areas.
Along with the heavy rains, there may be natural disasters such as strong winds, thunder, lightning strikes, lightning, hails, flash floods and landslides. People living near highlands are advised to be alert to the risk of landslides, and those living near small rivers and streams are advised to be alert to avoid flooding and inundation. Inland water transport and domestic flights are also advised to take precautions. In addition, the strong low pressure area in West Bengal, India, has moved northwestward and has weakened into a low pressure area after reaching the adjoining state of Jakham, India, on the morning of June 19, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said.
