Over 8,000 locals were evacuated to the safer places in Myikyina, Kachin State as the water level of Ayeyawady River exceeded its danger level, according to the government source.

Currently, the water level continues to decline. Flood victims are likely to stay at the relief camps for two days as a decline in water level is slow. Now over 8,000 flood victims are taking shelter at monasteries and churches.  

Kachin State Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung said: “I visited almost all relief camps. Thanks to the cooperation of public and organizations, flood victims can move to the relief camps safely. The governmental organizations provide flood victims with relief supplies, in cooperation with donors. As the natural disasters are inevitable, we need to solve it in a collective manner. I think it may have more impacts on the agricultural sector.”

Myitkyina Township Administrator Than Win said: “I have asked for a budget of Ks 40 million from the government as over 8,000 victims are taking shelters there. The government will start carrying out its relief and rehabilitation works. We provide medical care to the victims.”

The floods hit Myitkyina, Waingmaw, Bhamo, Tanaing and Sinbo Townships and Myitro village. The government continues to carry out relief and rescue works, in cooperation with the Tatmadaw and social organizations.

Myitkyina-Mandalay road between Shudaung and Mawphaung villages is flooded. Some major roads are also submerged by flood water.

Farms, corn plantations and China tissue-cultured banana plantations are still under flood water. Workers from tissue-cultured banana plantations are taking shelter in nearby villages.

At 3.30 pm on July 13, the water level of Ayeyawady River in Myitkyina reached below 1,194 cm. In Kachin State, the water level reached 1,413 cm in 1979, 1,411 cm in 1997 and 1,407 cm in 2004, according to the records.

Yangon-Sittwe road in Rakhine State is also submerged by the heavy downpours.