Monsoon rains of unprecedented intensity have triggered severe flooding in the southern regions of Myanmar, leading to the displacement of more than 14,000 people and causing disruptions to the vital railway connections between the country's largest cities.
This devastating natural disaster has left communities grappling with the consequences.
As reported by state television MRTV, the number of displaced residents in Bago township, located nearly 68 kilometers (42 miles) northeast of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, has surpassed that figure.
These affected individuals have sought refuge in 36 relief camps.
Additionally, nearly 1,000 more people in Mon state's township, situated just east of Bago, are taking shelter in three relief camps, with some evacuations taking place in the northern part of Yangon.
According to Lay Shwe Zin Oo, a senior official at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement, the incessant rainfall that commenced in the Bago region last week resulted in widespread flooding, particularly in low-lying areas of the capital, Bago township. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported thus far.
Myanmar's Meteorological Department revealed that Bago township experienced a staggering 7.87 inches (200 millimeters) of rainfall, marking the highest recorded level in 59 years.
Weather forecasts indicate that rain or thundershowers are expected to persist across the nation until noon on Tuesday.
An emergency rescue team leader in Bago emphasized that the flooding has reached depths of approximately eight feet (2.3 meters) in low-lying areas and four feet (1.2 meters) in downtown regions, painting a grim picture of the unfolding crisis.
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