YANGON, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Meteorology and Hydrology Department Saturday warned people in the hilly areas and near small rivers to be aware of flash floods and landslides accompanied by the strong wind and heavy rain due to the influence of the severe cyclonic storm "FANI".

"FANI" weakened into deep depression and it was forecast to move North-Northeasternwards, according to the department's measurement at 13:30 local time (0700 GMT).

Rain or thundershowers were forecast to be widespread in Sagaing, Tanintharyi, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady regions and Kachin, Chin, Kayin, Mon, Shan and Kayah states.

Occasional squalls with rough seas were forecast to be experienced off and along Myanmar coasts with 40 mph surface wind, the department's release said.