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AHA Centre Flash Update - Flood in Myanmar (4 July 2015)

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MYANMAR. The flood situation, which has affected Rakhine State, Tanintharyi Region, Kayin State, Ayeyarwaddy Region and Bago, is improving. The Government of Myanmar has led the emergency response operations including the distribution of relief items and the provision of medical care.

As flood waters recede, mud and debris clearing operations are being undertaken by the military, fire brigades, police, local authorities and volunteers. At the national level, the Emergency Operation Centre has been monitoring the situation. Based on Myanmar Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) latest report: 7 death, 14,426 people affected and 2,453 houses affected.