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In which month does the Irrawaddy River usually reach its highest water level?
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Irrawaddy River
The Irrawaddy and Mekong river basins and their drainage networks.
The Irrawaddy River typically reaches its highest water level in August.1
This fluctuation is primarily driven by the monsoon rains that occur between May and October, as well as the rapid melting of snow and glaciers during the summer months. Conversely, the river reaches its lowest water level in February.12