Due to the breach of the Ngwan River, the city of Leyang was flooded. More than 6,000 people were evacuated

The Irrawaddy Times July 31st It has been reported that more than six thousand (60,000) people have been evacuated due to the breach of the 25/3 dam of the Ngwan Dam near Jamgone Village in Layaeng Township, including the neighborhoods in the city, due to water inundation in the villages of Nyaung Pinwe Village Group. Due to the damage, No. (1) (2), (3), (4), (5) Wards; Nyaung Pinwe in Nyaung Pinwe Village Ma Chai Hill, Golden Mustard School spleen Jamgone in Layyuan Tan Villages and Thakhuk River Village Group; island hut 1,320 houses are flooded with water entering the villages of Kumhangkone. 6747 people from 1333 households had to be evacuated. In addition, a flood relief camp has been opened at Ekkussa Thaya Monastery in Layeang City, and will continue to provide rice and food assistance to the people affected by the flood. The Burmese Fire Department announced today that a 50-foot-wide section of the Ngwan River Dam broke at Termai No. 25/3 due to flooding in the city. Yesterday, there was a mud puddle at the Ngwan River Dam, and the dam went down, causing people to hit sticks. anchoring It is reported that while the sandbags were being arranged for the sand, the length of the 50 meter width was broken. The post The Ngwan River breach caused flooding in the city of Leyang. More than 6,000 people were evacuated appeared first on Ayeyarwaddy Times.