Putao, 25 July

The estimated loss of property due to natural disasters in Putao District, Kachin State during the period from 5 to 17 July was over Ks. 40 million, according to the figures compiled by the General Administration Department.

Some roads and bridges were badly damaged and some houses in Putao and Sumbrabum Townships destroyed by incessant heavy rains. In addition one road was damaged and one bridge floated away due to torrential rains. Officials from concerned departments made field trips to disaster-affected areas to assess the loss of property.

Total loss of property due to natural disasters in Putao District amounted to more than Ks. 40 million.—Hsan Nyunt

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe