Sagaing Region strengthens flood prevention measures along Chindwin River




A total of 12 flood-moni­toring stations have been established along the banks of Chindwin River from Ahlon Ward to South Monywa Ward in Monywa. Departmental personnel, local residents and mem­bers of social organizations are jointly monitoring des­ignated locations to help prevent flooding and inun­dation.


Yesterday morning, Sagaing Region Chief Minister U Ko Lay, ac­companied by regional ministers, inspected the condition and stability of flood-control gates and embankments. He also discussed flood-prevention measures for the Chindwin River with responsible per­sonnel.


On 8 August, the chief minister visited Shwese­myaing Hall in Kanbalu Township, where resi­dents from villages affect­ed by flooding from the Mu River had taken shelter. He presented K32.425 mil­lion in assistance provided by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Reset­tlement, together with K10 million contributed by the Sagaing Region Govern­ment to residents. He also inspected the Thaphan­seik Reservoir in Kyun­hla Township. — Region IPRD/KNN

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