Myanmar’s flood death toll nears 300

YANGON, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — The death toll from Myanmar’s floods has risen to 293, with 89 people still missing, as of Thursday morning, the state-run daily The Mirror reported on Friday.
The floods have affected dozens of townships in the regions and states across the country, including Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, according to the report.
As of Thursday morning, a total of 161,592 flood victims from 47,019 households were taking shelters at 425 relief shelters, the report said.
The floods have also submerged 766,586 acres of crops and killed 129,150 animals, the report added.
The widespread flooding in the Southeast Asian country was caused by heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Yagi and a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Local authorities, rescue organizations, and residents are working together to clean flood-affected areas, provide healthcare, and distribute food and other essential items for the flood victims. ■