After a large rock fell in Taunggyi City, experts will inspect the rock formations on the mountaintop

It has been learned from the Shan State government that after a large rock fell in Taunggyi City, an expert team will inspect the rock formations on the mountaintop. A large rock fell from Pha Yar Taung mountain after 10 PM on September 19, 2026, damaging the office building of the Directorate of Mining and falling onto the oil storage area on both sides of the road near the BOC oil shops. As the rock collapsed onto the Directorate of Mining office in Thit Gyi Ward, Taunggyi City, one office building was damaged, and the office has been temporarily relocated due to concerns of further falling. "Currently, the government is in the stage where relevant geological experts are conducting field inspections of the place where the rock fell. After that, a detailed report will be issued. For now, it is still under investigation. Geological indicators from Taunggyi and a director from Nay Pyi Taw will come. It is being reviewed at the state level. Tomorrow or the day after, a director from the head office will come to inspect. At that time, it will be reported to the state government and the union government. What should be done will emerge. It has only been one day. Engineers are also present. We can speak after the report is submitted," said U Sai Wunna Hlaing Htike, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation. It was also learned that during the Sagaing earthquake that occurred on March 28, 2025, a rockfall from the mountaintop of Taunggyi Mountain occurred near that location.