Myanmar: Flash Floods Hit Tachileik After Sai River Overflows

Heavy rainfall on Monday, July 28, caused the Sai River—which runs along the Thailand–Myanmar border—to overflow, leading to flash floods in low-lying areas of Tachileik, Shan State. Floodwaters affected several neighborhoods, including Pone Htun, Talawt, and Makao Kham wards. As a precaution, authorities cut electricity to minimize safety risks.

Myanmar: Flash Floods Hit Tachileik After Sai River Overflows 2

Heavy rainfall on Monday, July 28, caused the Sai River—which runs along the Thailand–Myanmar border—to overflow, leading to flash floods in low-lying areas of Tachileik, Shan State. Floodwaters affected several neighborhoods, including Pone Htun, Talawt, and Makao Kham wards. As a precaution, authorities cut electricity to minimize safety risks.

Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay 2

A strong magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the area near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, with tremors felt in several other nations. This video, taken on Saturday, shows a damaged building at Mandalay University after the quake.

Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay

A strong earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, causing tremors that were felt in several other nations. This video shows the premises of Mandalay University filled with smoke as a fire broke out after the quake. The earthquake resulted in at least 3,500 deaths in Myanmar. The powerful tremors led to widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads, with the most severe damage concentrated in central Myanmar.

Young innovators showcase robotic skills at Myanmar's World Robot Contest

STORY: Young innovators showcase robotic skills at Myanmar's World Robot Contest SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Young innovators from across Myanmar gathered to showcase their robotic skills at the nation's inaugural World Robot Contest held at the National Theater in Yangon on Saturday. Nyi Nyi Zaw Htun, the WRC event organizer, said that over 200 students in more than 70 teams from different parts of Myanmar competed in the contest. "We organized the contest in accordance with the rules set by WRC. Participating students will gain the benefits of teamwork, engineering knowledge and more," he said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

Myanmar hosting basketball competition to greet Chinese New Year

STORY: Myanmar hosting basketball competition to greet Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the basketball competition STORYLINE: A friendship basketball competition, jointly organized by the Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce (MCCOC) and the Myanmar Basketball Federation, is underway in Yangon to greet the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The opening ceremony of the 10-day competition, which runs from Jan. 8 to 17, was held on Tuesday and attended by Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai. Speaking at the event, MCCOC president U Aik Htun said that the competition will help promote mutual friendship between the two countries. "Sport will help improve health and physical fitness as well as sports activities are an exchange of culture and entertainment," he said, adding that basketball will help develop sportsmanship, unity and cooperation among the players. U Maung Maung Myint, vice president of the Myan

Rally in Tokyo against Myanmar coup

Rally in Tokyo against Myanmar coup

Wanna Htun, a 35-year-old Myanmar resident in Japan, raises his fist in protest during a rally in front of the United Nations University in Tokyo on May 1, 2021, against the Feb. 1 military coup in Myanmar, with a picture of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on his mask.