Flood Relief, Cleanup Continue across Ayeyawady Region

IN Laymyethna Town­ship, Ayeyawady Region, heavy rainfall and river­bank erosion on the night of 30 July caused a breach in the sand stratum of the oxbow lake at the base of the Ngawun River em­bankment, allowing flood­waters to break through the barrier.

 

To date, the flood­ing has affected a total of 11 urban wards and 189 villages, including five urban wards, ma­jor downtown roads, and 121 surrounding villag­es in Laymyethna Town­ship; 37 villages in Hinthada Township; two urban wards and 24 surrounding villag­es in Yekyi Township; two urban wards in Ngathaing­chaung Township, Yekyi Township; and two urban wards and seven surround­ing villages in Kyonpyaw Township.

 

Consequently, Tatmad­aw personnel from South- West Command, police per­sonnel, firefighters, social relief groups, volunteers, and local communities have joined forces to establish flood relief centres. They have been actively engaged in search and rescue opera­tions for flood-stricken resi­dents, while also delivering food supplies and providing medical care. Furthermore, emergency efforts to con­trol and prevent water from flowing through the Ngawun embankment are being intensified by laying geotextile bags (geobags), placing sandbags between timber piles, and driving steel sheet piles into the ground.

 

Additionally, in areas where floodwaters have receded, Tatmadaw per­sonnel, police personnel, firefighters, and volunteer groups are joining forces to clear mud and debris from schools and roads.

 

Officials from the South-West Command vis­ited the site to inspect the ongoing operations and provided the necessary coordination and support. — MNA/TH