Thandaungyyi, 9 August

An event to provide cash assistance to victims of landslides triggered by heavy drain and strong winds was held at the Township General Administration Department in Thandaunggyi Township of Kayin State yesterday.

First of all, the Township Administrator U San Bo delivered an opening speech and then an official from the Township Disaster Management Department clarified the purposes of the provision of cash assistance for victims of landslides.

On the occasion, officials provided a total of K 807200 including K 67200 for purchasing rice for seven days and K 740000 for purchasing construction materials to 32 victims of landslides from seven households in wards in the township.

In addition, officials provided four households which were completely destroyed by landslides with rescue kit box with 16 items worth K 481760.—Naw Naw Mu

Translated by JT