Chindwin River flowing six feet above danger level

by Than Htike Oo

Monday, 07 July 2008 18:47

The water level in Chindwin River was flowing six feet above the danger level in some places, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department in Rangoon said. The water level will rise another three feet within 24 hours, an official from the Hydrology department said on condition of anonymity. The water flowing above danger level is a usual phenomenon these days, he said but declined to talk about damages and casualty in the floods. Places near Khamti market were flooded with the water four feet deep. People living in low lying areas had to be evacuated, reliable government sources told Mizzima. < Prev   Next >