YANGON: Torrential rains caused flash floods in Pinlaung Township on August 2, leading to severe erosion that damaged residential homes, according to Myanmar's Fire Services Department.
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in Lwemong Village, Htipawng Village Tract, where heavy downpours sent mountain runoff surging through the area, washing away parts of houses.
In response, the Pinlaung Township Fire Station dispatched a fire engine, along with firefighters and auxiliary rescue teams, to carry out emergency evacuations.
A total of 30 people—13 men and 17 women from seven households—were relocated to safety at the Lwemong Basic Education Primary School. Five homes were confirmed damaged by the flooding. - Eleven Media/ANN
