Flood victims evacuated as water level of Taninthayi River exceeds its danger mark

Aug 8,2019
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 rescue camps set up in Kyaikmaraw to host flood victims
Aug 08
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.
18 farmers in Wakema Township reap land compensation
Aug 08
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.
DRD-sponsored carpentry training course opens in Zigon Tsp.
Aug 08
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.
Heavy rains cause landslides in parts of Mindat Township
Aug 08
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.
Displaced people in Kamaing furnished with humanitarian aid
Aug 08
A ceremony to donate relief items such as rice, cooking oil, and legumes to internally displaced people took place at an IDP camp in Nantsiinn Village, Kamaing Town in Kachin State yesterday evening.
Basic first aid course wraps up in Yamethin
Aug 08
The closing ceremony of a basic first aid course, jointly organized by Techinilogical University and Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was held at convocation hall of the university in Yamethin, Mandalay Region on 7 August.