Nearly 3,000 households in Kyaikmaraw Township submerged by floodwaters

Two villages were inundated by floodwaters as water level of the Attayan River continued to rise following severe rains in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State.
81 farmers get land compensation for their grievances
A ceremony to present compensation for farmlands to those whose farmlands were confiscated for construction of a detour took place at Phayagyi Monastery in Tachilek, Eastern Shan State on 6 August.
Disaster Management Dept. provides cash, kind to disaster victims in Pwintbyu
An event to furnish cash and kind to disaster victims from Thittaw Village, Pwintbyu Township in Magway Region whose houses became relocated due to bank erosion of the Mone Creek was held at the meeting room of the General Administration Department on 6 August.
Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye attends earthquake preparedness, response plan forum
A FORUM on earthquake preparedness under the title of “National Earthquake Preparedness and Response Plan & Earthquake Forum” was held at Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Myanmar, Bangladesh conduct coordinated naval patrol
MYANMAR and Bangladesh conducted a coordinate naval patrol along the Naf river on Monday morning------------
Yangon Region takes steps to tackle informal settlements
The Yangon Region Government has teamed up with UN Habitat (Myanmar) to find sustainable solutions for Yangon’s slums and informal settlements, where over 500,000 people are experiencing obstacles for dwelling.
Myanmar to issue smart ID cards to seafarers from 7 Aug
The Department of Marine Administration (DMA) will issue smart identity cards to Myanmar seafarers-----------