Mindat 8 August

Landslides occurred between mileposts 56 and 74 on the Mindat-Matupi Road in Mindat Township, Chin State following incessant heavy rains in the area since 6 August.

Landslides took place between mileposts 56 and 74 along the Mindat-Matupi Road, causing temporary closure of the road to traffic. Staff from the Department of Road cleared off the debris along the road with the use of heavy machinery on 7 and 8 August. Some parts of the road reopened to traffic while debris on some parts of the road is being cleared off.

The amount of rainfall in Mindat Township yesterday was recorded at 0.98 inches, according to a source from the Department of Road.—Khwee Shein (IPRD)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe