Roanu batters upper Myanmar

Cyclone Roanu entered Bangladesh on May 21 but is due to weaken on Sunday before moving east, said Dr Kyaw Moe Oo, deputy director general of Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

“Roanu will still pose a threat while moving inland. It will weaken on May 22 and disappear. Low pressure will enter Myanmar,” said Moe Kyaw Oo.

Flooding and landslides are expected in upper Myanmar, said meteorologist Chit Kyaw.

“It will mostly affect Maungdaw and Sittwe districts and the government is prepared for it. It will also damage delta areas. Wind and tide will increase. Low pressure will cross Chin State, Magway and Mandalay regions and heavy rain, strong wind, flash flooding and landslides will occur. Rakhine State will be hit by the storm,” said Chit Kyaw. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)