A tree fell down over a house in the town of Yekyi, Pathein district, Ayeyarwady region yesterday afternoon, destroying the roof and the back part of the house.
THE Meteorology and Hydrology Department has issued a warning of flash floods and landslides, as heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days due to a low pressure buildup in the Bay of Bengal.
On account of heavy rain and high tide, the Kazan and Thitseint primary schools in Htantabin Township of northern Yangon District have been temporarily shut down, according to the Township Education Office.
As Myanmar is seeking foreign markets for its tea leaves, about 10 tons of green and dry tea leaves will be exported to Germany soon, said Chairwoman Daw Nyo Nyo Sein of Myanmar Tea Procedures Association.
