“We went to the reservoir and saw soil sliding down. Water was leaking under the wall,” said local villager.
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Dysentery outbreak hits Prome
More than 90 people have been treated for dysentery at the public hospital in Prome, with at least half of them suffering from acute symptoms.
Floodwaters flow south to Irrawaddy delta
Water levels are rising in the Irrawaddy and Pathein rivers, leaving residents concerned that dikes will not be able to withstand the growing pressure as monsoonal floodwaters move south into…
Pyay locals evacuate as Irrawaddy reaches danger level
The town of Padaung, ten kilometres south of Pyay, has been almost completely inundated. Locals from some 30 villages have been evacuated to safety.
Four die in Prome fire
A fifth victim escapes from blaze by jumping out of a window.
Mandalay protestors call for justice in Latpadaung
More than 500 protestors, led by Buddhist monks, marched through central Mandalay to the Chinese consulate, denouncing the killing of Khin Win.