Humanitarian aid reaches to flood stricken Taninthayi villages

Aug 12,2019
Heavy rains in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, on 10 August caused floods and landslides that uprooted trees and damaged houses and a creek bridge.
Kayin community in Nyaungdon holds white thread tying festival
Aug 12
The traditional Kayin white thread tying festival was celebrated at Nyaungdon City Hall in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region, yesterday morning.
Union-Attorney General attends Singapore Convention on Mediation
Aug 12
U Tun Tun Oo, Union-Attorney General, attended the signing ceremony and conference of Singapore Convention on Mediation from 6 to 9 August.
National Indoor Stadium (1) Thuwunna to be upgraded with Chinese aid
Aug 12
A ceremony to launch the refurbishment project for National Indoor Stadium (1), Thuwunna in Yangon with Chinese aid was held at the stadium yesterday.
Vice President U Henry Van Thio visits flood-hit Mon State, meets with victims
Aug 12
Vice President U Henry Van Thio visited flood-hit areas in Mon State yesterday to lend encouragement to rescue teams and provide aid to flood victims in Mawlamyine and Ye townships.
Flood victims evacuated to rescue camps as Zami River surpasses its danger mark
Aug 11
A new rescue camp has been set up in Kyainn-Seikkyi Township, Kayin State as some wards and villages were submerged by floodwaters after the water level of Zami River exceeded about one foot above 35 ft. of its danger level.
Some parts of Yebyu Township flooded
Aug 11
Some wards and villages in Yebyu Township, Taninthayi River were inundated by floodwaters from the Dawei River as a consequence of incessant heavy rains since early this month.