Houses in Hpakant nearly submerged as water levels rise
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Houses in Hpakant nearly submerged as water levels rise

Photo - Scenes from Hpakant floods on July 19 (Maw Min Tharr) YT (July 19) Mizzima. In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, continuous rainfall has caused flooding in the town to the extent that the roofs of residential homes

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