Mannchaung Dam hoists green flag to alert emergency water level

The Department of Irrigation and Water Utilization Management under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation has alerted residents of Ngaphe Township in Magway Region to be aware of the overflow of water from Mannchaung Dam by hoisting green flags, according to the department.
Green flags have been raised at village administration offices in the irrigated area of the dam, at the weirs, at the water discharge pipes, and at the assembly building of the dam in order to ensure that residents of the township are aware of emergency pre-management level 1.
The dam, which has a height of 640 feet and a maximum allowable water level of 625 feet, was at 625.9 feet as of 10 am on 26 July. The excess water level of 0.9 foot is being discharged through the main weir.
In addition, officials will promptly inform the public if there is any alarming situation regarding the dam.
Ngaphe Township’s Mannchaung Dam received 0.90 inch of rain at the end of July. As a result, the dam is currently overflowing due to the continuous flow of rainwater from the streams. Additionally, the dam, water pipes, and related facilities are in good condition and are monitored around the clock by the Township Department of Irrigation and Water Utilization Management with assigned patrols. — TWA/TKO