Rain likely to fall for the entire country until April 21: DMH forecasts

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a warning at 6 pm on April 17 that rain is likely to fall across the country from the night of April 17 to April 21 due to the strong development of whirlwind moving from the east and west and convective clouds.

The statement indicated that scattered showers are expected in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, Sagaing Region, Rakhine State, and Shan State. Widespread to scattered rains are anticipated in other regions and states, including Yangon Region, with isolated heavy rain in some areas.

Therefore, the public has been warned to be careful about danger of untimely rains that can be accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and landslides.