Flash Floods: Relief and rescue measures underway

Due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi and the storm in the Bay of Bengal, consecutive rainfall in Nay Pyi Taw Council area has caused the surge of rivers and creeks, inundating the wards and villages in Tatkone, Zeyathiri and Pobbathiri Townships.

Moreover, bridges were collapsed and some part of Yangon-Mandalay old road inundated. The local authorities evacuated the affected villagers while relief and rescue measures are in place. On Wednesday, Union Minister for Agriculture.

Livestock and Irrigation U Min Naung visited the Yezin and PaungLaung Dams as well as Pinlaung Junction, Sinthay Creek and Ngaleik Creek to oversee the work undertakings to control the water inflow and monitor the dam durability.

Likewise, Deputy Minister U Bo BoKyaw made field inspection at the Kyeeni Lake and Katin Lake. The heavy rain also caused inundation in Kyaikhto Township of Mon State, Pyawbwe of Ayeyawady Region and Hopone Self-administered Zone in Shan State (South).

The floods affected transportation access as the highways were inundated, and some schools closed temporarily. Local officials are providing relief and rescue measures in timely manner, and residents near the low-lying area are advised to take precaution measures.