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The Government of the Union of Myanmar
Ministry of Transport
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology
Nay Pyi Taw

Date: 2 May 2008

Severe Cyclonic Storm

Issued of 6:00 a.m., 2 May 2008

Severe Cyclone Storm Nagis, which was taking place at Bay of Bengal is centered to 150 Miles far west of Thami Hla Island, Ayeyarwaddy Division. It was getting stronger about (6) hrs. ago and moving to the east. It was forecast to reach southern part of Hinegi Island, Ayeyarwaddy Division within a few hours.

When it takes place, wind scales is estimated about (120) miles per hour at the center portion and about (60) miles per hour for around area. According to the storm, the delta area and off shore area of Myanmar will get rain storm and high wave (tempestuous). Coastline of Myanmar will get storm tide about (10) to (12) feet.

There will be rain fall at Southern Rakhine, Mon State, Kayin Division, Ayeyarwaddy Division, Yangon Division, Bago Division, Thanintharyi, everywhere and often will have strong rain at some areas. Shan State and Kayah Division will have closely rain fall and the remaining states and division will have irregularly rain.



On behalf of Director General
(Kyaw Lwin Oo- Staff Officer)

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