Due to flooding, more than 47,000 acres of monsoon crops in the Nay Pyi Taw Council area were submerged, and over 3,900 acres of crops have been destroyed so far, according to the Ministry of Information.

In the Nay Pyi Taw Council area, 345,000 acres of monsoon crops were planted, but over 47,000 acres were damaged due to the current flooding. 

So far, 28,000 acres have recovered, but over 17,000 acres remain affected, with more than 3,900 acres of crops destroyed.

Efforts are being made to replant affected crops in time for the season and to minimize the impact on crop yield and quality. Additionally, support is being provided to prevent pest and disease outbreaks in the fields after the flooding.

Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation U Min Naung, along with Deputy Minister U Bo Bo Kyaw and other officials, met with farmers yesterday in Pobbathiri and Zeyathiri townships, where crops were damaged by the floods.

During the meeting, the Union Minister encouraged farmers planning to grow sesame crops to also plant sunflowers in designated areas. To ensure the success of sunflower cultivation, the Department of Livestock and Veterinary will assist with beekeeping for pollination. 

Agricultural specialists from the Department of Agriculture will provide guidance on crop management, including the proper use of pesticides for sesame and the avoidance of pesticides during the sunflower flowering period to ensure optimal yields.

The Deputy Minister addressed the current flood damage and preparations for expanding the cultivation of summer rice. Director-General Dr. Ye Tint Tun and Dr. Ye Tun Win explained ongoing efforts to help farmers replant crops in a timely manner, with support for beekeeping to improve crop success.

Later, the Union Minister, together with the Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, inspected the water inflow, dam stability, and overflow situation at the Paunglaung Reservoir in Zeyathiri Township. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the dam’s safety and instructed officials to launch public awareness campaigns to prevent panic among residents caused by rumors about the condition of the dams.

The Union Minister also visited the Paunglaung Spillway Dam and the Ngalike Reservoir in Oattarathiri Township to inspect water flow, dam stability, and spillway conditions, providing necessary instructions for further action.