Relief operations underway in Ayeyawady Region

HEAVY rainfall and river­bank erosion on the night of 30 July 2026 caused flooding in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyawady Region.

 

Floodwaters entered five wards in Laymyethna and 72 surrounding villag­es. In addition, 26 villages in Hinthada Township, six vil­lages in Yekyi Township and two villages in Kyonpyaw Township were affected, bringing the total number of flood-affected villages to 106.

 

Flood relief camps have been opened at 13 locations in Laymyethna Township, three in Hintha­da Township, five in Yekyi Township and one in Kyon­pyaw Township. Members of the local Tatmadaw units under the South-West Com­mand and the Myanmar Police Force, firefighters, social rescue organizations, charitable groups and local ethnic communities have joined forces to assist flood victims.

 

Relief efforts include search and rescue oper­ations, helping residents move their belongings to safer locations, delivering food supplies and provid­ing necessary healthcare services to those affected by the flooding, according to reports. — MNA/KZL