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Flash Flooding Disrupts Major Highways in Yangon and Tanintharyi Region

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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Flash floods have affected areas in Yangon and Tanintharyi Region due to mountain runoff. Heavy rainfall on the night of September 17 caused mountain runoff to flow into Khamaukkyi Creek, leading to flooding in Ward 1 of Khamaukkyi Township, Tanintharyi Region. This runoff has inundated parts of the Yangon-Myeik-Kawthoung Union Highway.

From thestar.com.my

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The flooding has necessitated emergency relief and rescue operations involving army personnel, police, firefighters, and local residents. These operations include establishing temporary relief camps and evacuating residents from inundated areas.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • YangonLocation affected by regional infrastructure vulnerability to flooding.
  • Tanintharyi RegionAdministrative region experiencing infrastructure failure due to flooding.
  • MyanmarCountry context for the affected regions.

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