Ngwan River dam breach, roadway and sandbags are being repaired. The residents of Ying Thay Creek are worried about rising water

The Irrawaddy Times August 1st Irrawaddy Division Hinthata District According to the Burmese Fire Brigade, a dam and sandbags have been put in place to prevent further water from entering the broken dam in Layaeng Township. At present, there is flooding in Ithisai, in addition to Lyayang town, and the residents are worried that the water will enter the town. In addition, the current water level of the Ngwan River is 1,154 cm in the town of Mythay River, and the critical water level is 1,160 cm. According to the residents of Yung Thay Chaok, they are preparing and waiting for the water to arrive in the township of Myh Thay Chaok after 24 hours. "We have been hit by both flood and war. If the water rises, we have arranged to go to the height of the monastery. We have prepared our packages," a local woman told the Irrawaddy. At present, social assistance organizations are working to help and rescue people in Laeyang City and Ithisai. relief material There is a need for medicine and food. On July 30, Four Face Township, Near Jamgone village, from the 25/3 point of the Ngwan Dam, about 50 feet in length has been breached, causing the city to flood. Photo: MFS The post Ngwan River dam breach, roadway and sandbags are being repaired. The residents of Ying Thay Creek are worried about rising water appeared first on Ayeyarwaddy Times.