Flood Relief Operations: Heavy rainfall caused flood in Shan State

Due to continuous heavy rainfall since November 10, flooding has occurred in several wards of Namsang Township, with water entering residential homes. Tatmadawmen, members of local police force, fire services, social organizations and relevant officials have been carrying out rescue and evacuation operations.

On November 12, Shan State Chief Minister U Sai Htein Soe, accompanied by state ministers and officials, visited Namsang Township to inspect the flooding situation and ongoing rescue operations. He observed the evacuation of residents to safe areas using rescue boats and coordinated with relevant officials to provide necessary assistance.

The Chief Minister and officials also visited the flood relief camp at Buddha Yaza Aye Yeiktha, where they encouraged residents affected by the flood. Food supplies were provided to 577 people from 138 flood-affected households.

The Chief Minister then visited a flooded section of the Meiktila-Taunggyi-Kengtung-Tachileik Road in Loilem District. Floodwater had risen to about 8.5 feet and remained trapped in the low-lying section of the road. He also inspected preparations to pump out the floodwater and coordinated necessary support to speed up the drainage operations.