AYEYAWADY Region Chief Minister U Aye Kyaw, accompanied by officials, provided rice, drinking water and basic food supplies to flood-affected residents sheltering at village monasteries in Khattu Village-tract, Laymyethna Township, Hinthada District, yesterday morning.

During the visit, arrangements were made to maintain communication networks, ensure fuel supplies for government departments, social organizations and local residents, and provide solar power systems and generators for charging phones and electrical devices.

The chief minister also inspected healthcare services being provided to flood victims at the Ywathitsu Village Dhamma Hall and observed erosion prevention works being carried out at the Stumukha Pagoda.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Bo Bo Kyaw led inspections of riverbank protection measures aimed at preventing further erosion of the existing embankment. The works included installing geo bag protection structures, placing sandbags supported by bamboo barriers, and reducing water flow speed at a 120-foot water inlet by reinforcing both sides with bamboo barriers and sandbags.

The team also reviewed measurement surveys and material preparations for ongoing embankment maintenance. The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate the supply of sand, stones and machinery from nearby areas to support erosion control measures and prevent strong water currents from damaging the riverbank.

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