A ceremony to open a multi-purpose hall constructed with funds of village development project in Naunglatt (West) village in Hsi Hseng Township--------
Government offices, staff housings and some houses in low-lying areas in Taninthayi Town have been submerged by flooding and flood victims were evacuated to temporary rescue camps, according to a source from the General Administration Department.
Two more rescue camps were set up in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State to accommodate flood victims as water level of the Attayan River continue to rise flowing incessant severe rains hit the area since 5 August.
A ceremony to present compensation to 18 farmers was held at convocation hall of the government’s technological institute in Wakema, Ayeyawady Region on 7 August, with an attendance by Chief Minister U Hla Moe Aung.
With the aim of creating job opportunities for rural people and helping their income increase, a carpentry training course was opened at the office of the Department of Rural Development in Zigon Township, Bago Region on 7 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.