There has been loss to life and property and disruption of transport services in some areas in Mon State in the southern part of Myanmar on account of torrential rains, which have triggered floods and landslides in the area.
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Rattan and bamboo SMEs are facing financial constraints in efforts to reach more external markets, said a rattan and bamboo maker, adding that at present, some producers are relying solely on the domestic market — providing hampers for City Mart Holdings and furniture to local markets.
