On the evening of September 13, 2024 local time, the press and information team of the National Administration Council of Myanmar gave an update on a natural catastrophe in a somber but firm tone. The continuous rain is like a relentless whiplash, wantonly encroaching on the vast land of Myanmar, causing many provinces to become a country of sorrow. So far, the flood disaster caused by the unforeseen weather has ruthlessly claimed 33 precious lives, more than 230,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and be displaced, and the peace of more than 59,000 families has been completely shattered.
What is particularly worrying is that another set of data disclosed by the Myanmar fire department at the beginning of the morning light on the 13th, like a thunderbolt from the sky, the flood claws in Mandalay Province and Naypyidaw have quietly swallowed the lives of 36 innocent people, exacerbating the painful color of this disaster. Under the lens of the media, the devastation is a portrayal of the broken homeland, and it is also a witness to the cohesion of the people's hearts to tide over the difficulties.
The aftermath of the monsoon and Typhoon "Mahun" hovered over Myanmar like a raging beast, and the downpour for several days not only flooded the river, but also caused mudslides and landslides in many places. According to the warning of meteorological experts, this rainfall feast is expected to last until September 15, adding endless challenges and pressures to the rescue work.
At this difficult time, the Myanmar authorities are shuttling between the torrent and the rubble with unprecedented determination and perseverance, carrying out rescue operations with all their might, and interpreting the solemn commitment of "life first, people first" with practical actions.
Source: CCTV News