Weather bureau warns of flash floods, landslides due to depression

Aug 6,2019
THE Meteorology and Hydrology Department has issued a warning of flash floods and landslides, as heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days due to a low pressure buildup in the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy rain, high tide lead to temporary closure of two schools in Htantabin Tsp
Aug 06
On account of heavy rain and high tide, the Kazan and Thitseint primary schools in Htantabin Township of northern Yangon District have been temporarily shut down, according to the Township Education Office.
About 1,000 pigs reported dead in Tachilek Tsp
Aug 06
About 1,000 pigs have died in two village-tracts in Tachilek Township, but it is not yet known whether African swine fever was the cause of death.
UEC Chair discusses electoral affairs with Swiss Ambassador
Aug 06
Union Election Commission Chairman U Hla Thein met with Swiss Ambassador Mr Tim Enderlin at his office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Torrential rain causes flash flood in Kyaukkyi, Bago Region
Aug 06
Torrential rain caused flash flood in Kyaukkyi, Bago Region, yesterday inundating the low-lying areas and the residents were evacuated.
Safety measures of vessels checked in Mandalay
Aug 06
A combined team of private vessels supervisory committee in Mandalay inspected safety measures of cargo and passenger vessels at the jetty of central Myanmar city yesterday.
Second Media and Information Literacy course conducted for IPRD officials
Aug 06
Ministry of Information launched a capacity-building training course for the officials of Information and Public Relations Department in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.