Continuous heavy rain last week in Arakan State destroyed 170 acres of agricultural land, 550 houses, 5 schools, 5 monasteries and 47 bridges.
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Five confirmed dead, homes destroyed in Arakan floods
At least five people have been killed as homes and bridges are washed away in the Arakan State town of Ann following fresh floods over the weekend.
Burmese military scorches border island
Mar 19, 2008 (DVB), Burmese military troops set fire to an island in the Thaung Yin river between Burma and Thailand yesterday, clearing huts built by illegal settlers, locals said.…
Fires break out in Shan state, Bogalay and Palaw
Feb 27, 2008 (DVB), Thousands of people from across Burma have been left homeless after fires in Kengtung, Bogalay, Palaw, Rangoon and Mandalay over the past few days caused devastation.…