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In which month does the Irrawaddy River usually reach its lowest water level?
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Irrawaddy River
The Irrawaddy and Mekong river basins and their drainage networks.
The Irrawaddy River typically reaches its lowest water level in February.1
Due to the influence of monsoon rains and snowmelt, the river experiences significant seasonal fluctuations in volume, with the highest water levels occurring in August. Because of this variation, river ports along the Irrawaddy must maintain separate landing points for high- and low-water conditions.1