15 flood evacuation centers closed in Hlaymyat town

In Hlaymyat Township, Ayeyarwady Region, 15 flood evacuation centers have been closed to date as the water recedes, according to the Ayeyarwady Region government. Flood evacuation centers in Hlaymyat Township were opened in monasteries, schools, and safe locations. It was reported that on September 19, as the water receded again, the flood evacuation centers opened at Theinkone monastery, Pauk Kone monastery, Kwinma monastery, Dhammadhukka monastery, and No. 1 Basic Education High School Aytapu were closed. Out of the 35 flood evacuation centers opened in Hlaymyat Township, where flooding occurred due to the Ngwan River, 15 have been closed, and 20 flood evacuation centers continue to be open. A total of 1,429 households, comprising 4,211 people, are currently taking temporary shelter in the flood evacuation centers that remain open. In the wards and villages where the water has receded, relevant organizations are carrying out debris and garbage removal, cleaning schools, and undertaking work to improve water flow and for rehabilitation in the school surroundings, according to the Ayeyarwady Region government.