Flooding in Myanmar’s jade-mining hub kills toddler, affects about 5,000 people

Hpakant has long been prone to flooding during the rainy season, but residents say this year has been the worst in recent memory. On July 26, a flood in a village in Hpakant killed a 2-year-old toddler. About 5,000 people lost their homes and were forced to evacuate. Hpakant is Myanmar's most important jade-producing region, and many people are employed in the mining industry. However, the region is frequently hit by floods during the rainy season, causing significant damage to infrastructure and residents' lives. Residents are calling on the government to strengthen flood control measures and improve infrastructure.