Roads impassable in Phakant as heavy rains flood Chauk Wine area

YANGON, July 17 Heavy rainfall in the Kansi region of Phakant Township, Kachin State, has caused flooding in the Chauk Wine area of Phakant town, making it impossible for vehicles to pass, according to a Phakant town source who spoke to Yangon Khit Thit Media. This morning, July 17, heavy rains in the Kansi region, the upper reaches of the Uru River in Phakant Township, caused the Uru River's water level to rise, leading to water entering Phakant town. Low-lying areas, including the Chauk Wine area, which serves as an entry and exit point to Phakant town, and the Ngokpyaw Ward, are submerged. Due to the flooding in the Chauk Wine area, the main entry and exit point to Phakant town, vehicles and motorcycles coming from villages to shop are unable to pass. "The water level rose a few days ago, then it receded. It's been about three days, and it has started to rise again from its normal level. We heard that the water level started rising again this morning. When it rains heavily in the Kansi region, the upper part of the Uru River, Phakant's water level rises. This is because the bed of the Uru River is silted up, so when the water rises, the town, the bridge, and the river become one, and the water flows in immediately. As soon as the water enters, the low-lying wards in the town become flooded. The main areas are Phakant's Chauk Wine and Ngokpyaw Ward, where water enters as soon as the water level rises slightly. For Chauk Wine, it is the main entrance for people from the villages to enter and exit Phakant town for shopping, so difficulties are arising there," the Phakant source told Yangon Khit Thit Media. Although the public is facing difficulties in travel due to the flooding, there are no major concerns at this time. However, if the water level continues to rise, evacuation may be necessary. It is understood that no flood relief camps have been set up so far.