Relief Measures : Aids for flood-affected people in Yatsauk & Nyaung Shwe

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Ko Ko Lwin, together with Shan State Chief Minister U Sai Htein Soe and officials, on Friday visited temporary flood relief camps at Zawgyi Kway Prayers' Hall and the indoor stadium, where 337 people from 83 households were taking shelter.

They provided rice provisions, instant noodles, canned fish and other assistance worth  over 4.3 million kyat and encouraged the affected people. The Union Minister and party also inspected flood conditions along the Zawgyi River and reviewed ongoing measures to improve water flow and prevent future flooding.

They later visited the Nam Lat  Rehabilitation Centre for former drug users in Yay Pu Village of Nyaung Shwe Township, to discuss preparations for rehabilitation programmes and support from the Union and Shan State governments.

They also visited the temporary flood relief camp at Yangon Monastery and provided food assistance worth over 10 million kyat to 596 people from 232 households staying at six temporary relief camps. They also discussed plans to reopen schools temporarily closed due to flooding and arrange make-up classes for missed school days.

The Union Minister and party later visited Nyaung Shwe Township People's Hospital to meet patients and discuss healthcare services at flood relief camps. They inspected flooded areas in downtown wards and provided food supplies to residents.

Due to continuous heavy rainfall in southern Shan State, a total of 3,545 people from 963 households in five townships have been taking shelter at 19 temporary relief camps. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has provided assistance worth over 25.7 million kayt to flood-affected people so far and will continue to provide support based on their needs.