The death toll from floods in Myanmar is expected to rise
over the coming days, the United Nations has warned.
Four western regions have been declared disaster zones after
heavy floods, caused by monsoon rains, left at least 27 people dead.
But rescue teams have not yet reached many areas and are
still awaiting reports on the worst-hit regions.
In the neighbouring eastern Indian state of Manipur, a
landslide buried a village, killing at least 21 people.
Heavy rains are normal in monsoon season, but many people in
Myanmar – also known as Burma – told the BBC that the rains were particularly
strong in recent weeks. Wind and rain from Cyclone Komen added to damage.
On Sunday, the UN Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs said some 156,000 people were affected by the floods in 12
districts but the total could be “significantly higher”.
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