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Flash flooding in Kyaukme returns to normalcy

Kyaukme, 23 Aug— The flash overflow of Namsaungngaung creek inundated residences in Ward 6 and a basic education primary school in Ward 5 in Kyaukme, Shan State on 22 August.

As the water level of the creek ebbed on 23 August, local people cleared debris at the flood-affected areas. Firefighters cleaned silt on the floor of No 1 Engineers reopen KanbaluHtangon railroad section with repairing derailment of train BEPS and sprayed there in the afternoon.

There was no casualty in the sudden flooding in the township, according to an official.

Myint Aung (KaMa)