Record-breaking rainfall recorded in Taunggyi

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Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, has experienced record-breaking rainfall, according to an announcement issued by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) on November 11. According to the department, Taunggyi recorded its highest rainfall in 52 years on November 11, with a total of 103 millimetres (4.05 inches) of rain. The previous record was 80 millimetres (3.15 inches), recorded on November 12, 1974. The DMH also reported that new daily rainfall records were set in Maungdaw and Taunggyi on November 11. Meanwhile, on November 10, record-breaking rainfall was also recorded in Loilem in southern Shan State and Lashio in northern Shan State. Both towns experienced their highest rainfall levels since their respective meteorological stations were established, between 60 and 75 years ago.

Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, has experienced record-breaking rainfall, according to an announcement issued by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) on November 11.

According to the department, Taunggyi recorded its highest rainfall in 52 years on November 11, with a total of 103 millimetres (4.05 inches) of rain. The previous record was 80 millimetres (3.15 inches), recorded on November 12, 1974.

The DMH also reported that new daily rainfall records were set in Maungdaw and Taunggyi on November 11.

Meanwhile, on November 10, record-breaking rainfall was also recorded in Loilem in southern Shan State and Lashio in northern Shan State. Both towns experienced their highest rainfall levels since their respective meteorological stations were established, between 60 and 75 years ago.



 

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