The authorised force evacuate people in Bago region of Myanmar after the dam break (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Two people in Myanmarwere reported missing on August 30, one day after the Swar Chaung dam broke inthe country’s Bago region and caused serious floods, according to Myanmarofficials.
The officials said the two victims were likelyto have been swept away when the dam collapsed, which caused severe floods in thetwo neighbouring towns of Swar and Yedashe, as well as 85 nearby villages.
Local media said 65,000 people were forced toleave their homes due to the incident. More than 12,600 people were taken to sheltersat 30 temporary camps.
On the morning of August 30, residents ofYedashe town returned home as floodwater started to recede.
Rescuers and soldiers negotiated muddy waters inboats trying to reach the thousands still stranded after the dam collapse. Hugetorrents of water from the Swar Chaung dam fractured part of a bridge on thehighway connecting Myanmar’s major cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyitawcapital, throwing the country's traffic arteries into disarray.
Around 500 people have been dispatched to repairthe bridge, said Myanmar Minister of Construction Han Zaw.
Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is still beinginvestigated.
Myanmar unfortunately suffers from many severerains and floods each year. In July, widespread flash floods triggered by heavymonsoon rains claimed at least 11 lives and displaced more than 100,000 people.–VNA
The officials said the two victims were likelyto have been swept away when the dam collapsed, which caused severe floods in thetwo neighbouring towns of Swar and Yedashe, as well as 85 nearby villages.
Local media said 65,000 people were forced toleave their homes due to the incident. More than 12,600 people were taken to sheltersat 30 temporary camps.
On the morning of August 30, residents ofYedashe town returned home as floodwater started to recede.
Rescuers and soldiers negotiated muddy waters inboats trying to reach the thousands still stranded after the dam collapse. Hugetorrents of water from the Swar Chaung dam fractured part of a bridge on thehighway connecting Myanmar’s major cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyitawcapital, throwing the country's traffic arteries into disarray.
Around 500 people have been dispatched to repairthe bridge, said Myanmar Minister of Construction Han Zaw.
Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is still beinginvestigated.
Myanmar unfortunately suffers from many severerains and floods each year. In July, widespread flash floods triggered by heavymonsoon rains claimed at least 11 lives and displaced more than 100,000 people.–VNA
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