Home » breakingnews » Eight die as disasters hit MyanmarEight die as disasters hit MyanmarYANGON - Eight people have been killed and more than 270 houses destroyed by natural disasters so far this month as Myanmar experienced landslides, strong winds and floods, according to Myanmar Fire Services Department. Rescue teams evacuated people, cut down trees, cleared debris on the road, and provided aid. The government has established 333 regional search and rescue teams with 13,600 members. Myanmar usually faces a first period of flooding in May and June and a second in July and August. In the past year, there were 72 teams with 7,200 members.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 23, 2016 00:45 UTC