Due to heavy rains in Rakhine state, the roads are blocked due to severe flooding

Photo: Flooding in Min Pya Township seen on July 9 (APM) Chemistry (July 10) Mizzima. . According to news sources, most of the cities in Rakhine State are facing severe flooding due to heavy rains and the roads are blocked. Northern Rakhine State Stone Maungdaw Sittwe and Ann in the South Townships such as Thandao and Taungkot are flooded. As a result, the roads are overflowing with water and tourist vehicles are stuck on the road, a local news source told Mizzima. "On the An side, the roads are closed after crossing the water. The road between An and Sittwe is closed in three places, and the road from An to Khtaung city is also closed in three places. Cars coming from Thandu, Taungkot, Mai, Rumbre in the south of Rakhine state are having difficulties going to Kyauktao and North U in the north of Rakhine state, and the roads are blocked," he said. Since the last few days, the Ley City River has been flowing heavily and the inflow of water has worsened in low-lying areas, causing damage to some roads and bridges. According to local residents, agricultural land has been flooded and damaged. "It's been raining continuously. It's normal to see floods in previous years. But this time it's heavier. And I heard that the township is already flooded. All the houses in the low-lying areas have been flooded. People have fled to safety," a Kyauktao resident told Mizzima. As the flooding worsened due to heavy rains until yesterday (July 9th), some townships in Rakhine state, Residents reported that more than 70 villages are flooded. In addition, three people died on the road. bridge damage The Rakhine National League for Humanitarian Affairs and Development should cooperate with the occurrence of landslides/bankslides.Office (HDCO) also released on July 9. Especially the wars in Rakhine State, Maungdaw U Win Naing, a meteorologist, has recently announced that it will rain continuously for three days in the vicinity of Kyauktao. Meteorological analyst U Win Naing said on July 8 that Rakhine State may experience the highest record flood in 20 years, and from today (July 10), it will be severely affected by flash floods and river flooding, and the flooding may last for about two weeks. white stone Ram Bae South Kok According to the list of HDCO office, about 240 houses and other buildings were damaged due to the tornado that hit Thandu and Gwa townships on July 5. Since the beginning of July this month, there have been floods and floods in all parts of Myanmar, along with the rains. Landslides It is experiencing damage due to landslides and strong winds. letter. . Aung Kyaw Phyo The post Rakhine State is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rains and roads are blocked appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.