Rescues underway for those trapped by flooding in Le Myint Na town, fuel needed

Information from social welfare organizations indicates that rescue operations are underway for those trapped in Le Myint Na town due to flooding caused by the collapse of approximately 50 feet of the Ngawan River embankment. Fuel is also needed. It is known that rescue operations are being carried out with great effort for those trapped in the town, and emergency rescue supplies, including fuel and boat parts, are also needed. Due to the embankment collapse, the water flow in the town has become faster, and the floodwaters have reached Ayetpyu, which is 4 miles away from Le Myint Na. Water has overflowed into the houses surrounding the roadside, according to the testimony of Sayadaw Setana Pan Khin. "Le Myint Na is surrounded by water. Both the town and the villages are flooded. It's different from other places. Now, the houses along the road to Khamoung and Ayetpyu are completely flooded. The road is submerged from the intersection beyond Ayetpyu school to the Le Myint Na road this morning. Rescue is needed. What is needed now is motorboats and boats. For relocation. Water had not reached Ayetpyu yesterday. Today, water has arrived. The current is strong. Now, only the Maran side, which is at a higher elevation, remains," said the Sayadaw. It is known that vehicles are currently needed for the relocation of people and animals, and packed lunches are also needed for food. The flood situation is concerning. It is known from a social welfare organization that social welfare organizations, including a group from Yangon, have arrived to assist in the rescue. Furthermore, it is known that the public is also donating to water disaster relief funds to Sayadaw U Panyathara, patron of Yangon Rescue Organization (YRO), and other social welfare organizations. It is known that in the villages within the Nyaung Pin Gyi village tract, including wards 1 to 5 in Le Myint Na town, 1320 houses, 1333 households, and over 6747 people have been displaced to safe areas due to flooding. Myanmar Fire Brigade announced that the 25/3 mile point of the Ngawan dam near Htan Kone village in Le Myint Na township collapsed for about 50 feet on July 30. Photo – Social Welfare Organizations