Myanmar: Abnormally Low Chindwin River Flows Plays Havoc with River Traffic

Feb 19, 2018 | Aung Thu Tun, Eleven
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A decrease in the flow of the Chindwin River has caused ships to be unable to dock at Mawleik jetty, while locals are concerned that they have insufficient water for their own transportation. The Chindwin River experiences reduced water flow ever year as summer season arrives. Larger vessels can only navigate the river during the monsoon season, around late July and August. But the river volume has declined more dramatically this year than usual.