Letpadan, 18 May

No casualties were reported after strong winds blew through some villages in Letpadan Township, Magway Region yesterday, according to a source from the Department of Disaster Management.

The roofs from some houses, monasteries, church and schools from seven villages were damaged by the gusty winds. Some trees and power poles were destroyed by the gusty winds. No one was injured in the incident but the estimated loss of property due to the disaster cannot be calculated.

The storm victims are being assisted by village administrators and arrangements are being made to provide the victims with relief items by officials from the Department of Disaster Management.—Wint Nandar Htay (IPRD)

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe