Due to torrential rains and mountain torrents, floods occurred in Kamarwat Town, Mudon Township, Mon State, yesterday morning, according to local sources.

A local from Kamarwat said that nearly the whole of Kamarwat Town is now experiencing floods.

“Houses in the lower-lying areas already have been flooded. Rain water is flowing down from the mountain. It was raining until yesterday noon. Rains continued to flow down from the mountain,” said another local from Kamarwat. 

The residents reported that if rains continue like this, emergency rescue activities are required without fail.

Due to the torrential rain in Mon State yesterday morning, flooding occurred in the Hangan village, Ye Township, Mon State and some parts in Thanbyuzayet and Paung Townships also faced the flooding. Moreover, some of Yangon- Mawlamyaing road sections are being flooded.