Devastating Floods and Landslides in Myanmar: 113 Dead, 64 Missing
Floods and landslides in Myanmar have resulted in 113 deaths, 64 missing, and 14 injuries due to Cyclone Yagi and a depression in the Bay of Bengal. Major-General Zaw Min Tun addressed misinformation and confirmed ongoing rescue efforts by various agencies. Financial and material aid for victims is being prepared, and two rescuers are missing in Taungoo.
Floods and landslides in Myanmar have resulted in 113 deaths, 64 missing, and 14 injuries.
These disasters were caused by Cyclone Yagi and a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Major-General Zaw Min Tun highlighted the spread of misinformation, citing false reports of 700 deaths in Thabyaybin Village, Yamethin Township, where only eight people actually died.
Early warnings were issued, and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of various government and non-government agencies.
The State Administration Council leaders have visited affected areas, and disaster management efforts include a 24-hour operational office.
Financial aid for victims is planned. During evacuations in Taungoo, a Tatmadaw member and a police officer went missing.
These disasters were caused by Cyclone Yagi and a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Major-General Zaw Min Tun highlighted the spread of misinformation, citing false reports of 700 deaths in Thabyaybin Village, Yamethin Township, where only eight people actually died.
Early warnings were issued, and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of various government and non-government agencies.
The State Administration Council leaders have visited affected areas, and disaster management efforts include a 24-hour operational office.
Financial aid for victims is planned. During evacuations in Taungoo, a Tatmadaw member and a police officer went missing.
