Rakhine State floods kill three, affect over 70 wards as meteorologist warns of worst flooding in 20 years
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Rakhine State floods kill three, affect over 70 wards as meteorologist warns of worst flooding in 20 years

Severe flooding and widespread road closures triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least three people and affected more than 70 wards and villages across Rakhine State as of 9 July, according to local sources a

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