Relief Measures: Provisions for flood affected communities in Shan State

On Saturday, Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, Dr. Ko Ko Lwin, accompanied by concerned officials, visited Namhsan Township and inspected the flooding condition in Wards 1, 3, and 4, caused by the overflow of Nam Lat Creek.

After hearing reports, the Union Minister inspected the drainage outlets and the proposed measures to improve water flow. Next, the Union Minister provided rice, instant noodles, and canned fish to flood victims taking temporary shelter at the Sunni Jameh mosque relief camp and offered words of encouragement.

Then, the Union Minister inspected the flooded Basic Education Middle School (Branch-1) in Namhsan Township, instructed the relevant officials for the swift reopening of the school.

The Union Minister then provided assistance worth 14.12 million kyat, including rice, instant noodles, and canned fish, to 1,089 displaced people from 275 households taking shelter at Buddha Yaza Monastery. He also encouraged the displaced families and outlined planned measures to prevent future flooding.

Afterward, the Union Minister and officials proceeded to the flooded area at Taunggyi-Kengtung Union Highway, where traffic had been disrupted since 10 November due to flooding. They inspected ongoing dewatering operations using industrial water pumps and fire engines.

The Union Minister also oversaw the situation of over 400 trucks stranded along the highway and the assistance provided by local authorities to drivers, including food and security support. Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Southern Shan State, over 4,500 people from 1,238 households across five townships are currently taking temporary shelter at 23 relief camps.

As of Saturday, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has provided assistance worth a total of 54.23 million kyat. Flooding also forced the temporary closure of 57 basic education schools across the state. As floodwaters have receded, only 24 schools remain closed. Relevant authorities are striving to reopen the schools as soon as possible to ensure that students can resume their education without further delay.