Myanmar Floods Affect Thousands
Summary
Heavy rainfall in Myanmar’s southern Mon State has flooded 17 village areas and two wards in Kyaikmaraw, affecting 31,874 people from 997 households. More than 370 people have been moved to shelters with basic food and drinking water.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall since August 20 has caused flooding in Kyaikmaraw, Mon State, Myanmar.
- A total of 31,874 people from 997 households have been affected.
- Two shelters have been opened, and more than 370 people have been relocated to safe shelters.
- Officials are providing basic food and drinking water to affected residents.
