13 people evacuated due to landslides in Lahae Tsp

A total of 13 people from two households were evacuated due to landslides triggered by heavy rains in extension ward-1 in the town of Lahae in Naga self-administered area in Sagaing region yesterday morning, according to U Myo Nyi Nyi, chairman of the Township Management Committee.
Fire breaks out in Kyaukme
A fire broke out in a house owned by U Hla Pe at Ward-3, Kyaukme, Shan State at 8:50 pm yesterday.
Rural bridge deluged with water in Maei Tsp.
Torrential downpours caused a rural bridge that connects Pada Ywama and Ywa Thit villages to be deluged with water. The bridge was inundated by water yesterday morning and local residents are using Yangon- Kyaukphyu road for transportation.
Yarzagyo Dam resumes irrigation to farmlands
A power plant that generates electricity from Yarzagyo Dam which is located in northern part of Kalay Township, Sagaing Region embarked on distribution of electricity to the National Grid starting on 9 July, said an official of the dam.
Earthquake drill orchestrated in Papun Township
An awareness talk about earthquake was held in the compound of a primary school in Anauk Phaatkan Village, Papun Township in kayin State this morning in conjunction with a disaster drill.
Kengtoung hosts men’s open football tourney
The township administrator’s cup men’s open football tournament took place at the Myoma sports ground in Kengtoung Town, Southern Shan State on 9 July.
Awareness about under-age rape crime increased in Kyaikmaraw Tsp
With the aim of increasing awareness among the schoolchildren of preventing under-age rape crime and sharing knowledge about dos’ and don’ts, an informative talk was held in Basic Education Middle School of Thingan Chaung village, Kyaikmaraw township, Mon state yesterday afternoon.