Burma’s government says past three years that the number of climate-induced disasters such as floods and cyclones has increased over the past three years.
Tag: Natural disaster
Earthquake strikes central Burma; no reports of casualties
An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck central Burma on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, shaking buildings across the country and the region.
Rains create chasm in Kalewa road
“The crack appeared this morning along the road next to the village – it’s about 600 metres in length. If the rain doesn’t stop, it may trigger a landslide.”
Whirlwind wreaks havoc in Minbya
Nearly 170 people were left homeless when a whirlwind struck Arakan State’s Minbya Township on Thursday.
Three months after landslide, Kachin villagers running out of food
Villagers in Kachin State’s remote Kawnglanghpu Township say they’ve had not access to outside areas since a major landslide hit on 18 February.
Drought reaches Karenni State for first time in memory
Residents of the capital Loikaw say that many are without water for the first time, as wells run dry in an area not usually prone to drought.