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The Southwest Monsoon which marks the start of the rainy season (May/June to October) has triggered flooding in Myanmar. The flood has affected several districts and townships in Rakhine State, Tanintharyi Region, Kayin State, Ayeyarwaddy Region and Bago. IMPACT - 7 death - 14,426 were affected - 2,453 houses were affected - 69 ha of agricultural land was damaged in Arakan RESPONSE - The Government of Myanmar has led the emergency response operations including the distribution of relief items and the provision of medical care. - As flood waters recede, mud and debris clearing operations are being undertaken by the military, fire brigades, police, local authorities and volunteers. - At the national level the Emergency Operation Centre has been monitoring the situation.
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URL News
- http://www.dvb.no/news/arakan-flood-destroys-170-acres-of-agricultural-land/53606
- http://www.dvb.no/news/five-confirmed-dead-homes-destroyed-in-arakan-floods/53306
- http://www.dvb.no/news/floods-hit-burma-as-monsoon-rolls-in-myanmar-yangon-rangoon-tavoy-dawei-arakan-rakhine/53158
- http://www.rrdmyanmar.gov.mm/
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