Thousands displaced by northern Rakhine floods
Nearly 4000 people in northern Rakhine State have been displaced by flooding across five townships, with more heavy rain expected over the coming days, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. According to the education department of Rakhine State, over 400 schools have been closed due to the floods. U Kyaw Lwin, a senior official from the state relief and resettlement department, said most of the displaced residents are from Kyauktaw, Minbya, Mrauk-U, Ponnagyun, Buthidaung and Ann townships. They have been given temporary shelter at nearby monasteries, but may soon need to move again as further rain is anticipated to extend the flooded zone.
