Sep 17, 2024
The government has been actively working to repatriate Myanmar nationals facing hardships overseas. In close cooperation with the Myanmar Consulate-General and relevant foreign embassies, the authorities strive to ensure the safe return of citizens experiencing difficulties abroad.
Sep 17, 2024
Due to Typhoon Yagi in the South China Sea and a small storm in the Bay of Bengal, continuous rainfall and flooding have affected Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and other states and regions.
Sep 17, 2024
A level-1 fire broke out at Shwelinpan Industrial Zone in Ward 54, western Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Region, according to a statement released by the Fire Brigade.
Sep 17, 2024
ACADEMY film stars, including Academy Khant Si Thu, donated food, clothing, and lunchboxes on 15 September. They visited the flood relief camps at Chanmyae Yeiktha Monastery and Maha Janaka Monastery in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw, providing supplies worth over K12 million to more than 4,000 flood victims.
Sep 17, 2024
On 15 September, actress Khaing Hnin Wai and donors provided cash, household items, and food to support 125 flood-stricken households in Pyinmana Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, according to Khaing Hnin Wai.
Sep 17, 2024
Thamada Foundation and well-wishers led by Abbot of Nanda Aungmyay Monastery of Leikpyakan Monastery Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja Aggamaha Kammathanacariya Leading patron of Nanda Aungmyay Foundation Dr Bhaddanta Nimala from North Ngahtetgyi Ward of Bagan Township, Yangon, donated cash and kind for flood-hit people from flood-ravaged Toungoo, Pyinmana, Tatkon and Yamethin townships at Thamada robe house on old Yedashe road in Bahan Township yesterday afternoon.
Sep 16, 2024
ARMED terrorists have been launching attacks by using residential homes and administrative buildings in towns and villages as cover, where they have forcibly settled. They aim to shield themselves from Tatmadaw counterattacks while also persuading temporarily displaced persons to return to their native areas and recruiting new members. That enables terrorists to use civilians as human shields. Tatmadaw is committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the State and will respond to these threats based on intelligence and prevailing conditions. Therefore, residents in areas where terrorists have taken control must prioritize their safety and protect themselves from being exploited by these groups.
Sep 16, 2024
CONTINUOUS rains in some regions and states, including the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, has led to rising creek and river water levels, causing flooding in rural and urban areas of some townships.
Sep 16, 2024
“TODAY, I would like to address the ongoing flooding and relief efforts following the recent Cyclone Yagi and a low-pressure depression in the Bay of Bengal. Early warnings about the developing low-pressure area were issued on 29 August. Subsequently, from 9 September, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued widespread alerts regarding the risk of heavy rainfall and landslides in central Myanmar due to Cyclone Yagi’s rapid movement in the South China Sea. On the night of 9 September, heavy rainfall — approximately 11 inches — near Tatkon Township in Nay Pyi Taw led to significant flooding in local creeks and villages. This flooding damaged roads, bridges, and residential areas. Affected areas included 56 townships in Kayah State, Kayin State, Bago Region, Magway Region, Mandalay Region, Mon State, Shan State, Ayeyawady Region, and Nay Pyi Taw.
Sep 16, 2024
FAKE news and disinformation are severely undermining peace, stability, progress, and development in countries, which is why Myanmar, along with other nations, has been diligently working to counteract these issues by promoting accurate information, Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn said at the BRICS Media Summit held in Moscow, Russia, on 14 September.