Drainage Improvement Works: Flood prevention measures in Loikaw

Kayah State Chief Minister U Arnt Maw, accompanied by state government members and departmental officials, inspected flood prevention measures and drainage improvement works in Loikaw Township on Thursday.

During the inspections, the Chief Minister visited Daw Oo Khu Ward, where rising water levels in the Belu Creek had caused damage to a retaining wall and about 70 feet of ground subsidence. He instructed officials to install proper warning signs and barriers for public safety and promptly repair the damaged areas to prevent further subsidence.

He also inspected drainage improvement works along the Loikaw-Hopong Road, water pumping operations in low-lying areas of Daw Noh Ku Ward, and embankment protection measures in Namkut Ward to prevent flooding.

On the previous afternoon, the Chief Minister visited Lwel Ta Mu Village in Chikae Village-tract, where heavy rainfall had caused runoff from the hills to overflow onto village roads. He instructed officials to improve drainage and clear waterways and coordinated necessary measures.