Scattered rain forecast for Naypyidaw, Yangon and Mandalay

Scattered rain expected in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon and Mandalay

October 17

According to the Department of Meteorology's announcement at 4 pm today, October 17, the forecast through tomorrow morning is: widespread rain in Tanintharyi Region and southern Shan State; fairly widespread in Bago Region and Kayin State; scattered in Yangon Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Chin State, Mon State and eastern Shan State; and isolated thundershowers in the remaining regions and states, with a 100 percent chance of rain.

Sea conditions in Myanmar waters will be slight to moderate. Wave heights along Myanmar's coastline and in offshore waters may be about 4 to 6 feet.

For the next two days, the forecast is that daytime temperatures may rise slightly in Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Kayin State and Mon State.

For the areas around Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon and Mandalay, the forecast through tomorrow morning is isolated thundershowers with an 80 percent chance of rain, according to the Department of Meteorology.

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