For the past three days, the Northern Rakhine State (NRS) in Myanmar is facing continuous rains that have
flooded several areas including in Maungdaw and Buthidaung. The Government has confirmed the death of 42 people (18 in Maungdaw and 24 in Buthidaung). Landslides have reportedly occurred in several places (in Buthidaung) and roads and bridges have either been cut or damaged by the floods in Maungdaw and Buthidaung. Several villages are severely flooded. Heavy rain in Myanmar has triggered floods and landslides, washing away bridges, blocking roads and killing at least 12 people, district officials said on Wednesday.
Source: OCHA
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Area of interest (center point):
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Long: 92° 27‘ 46” E
