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 communications minister in Japan

Myanmar communications minister in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Communications and Information Technology Minister Myat Hein (R) and Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Yoshitaka Shindo shake hands in Tokyo on May 22, 2013.

Japan to expand support to Myanmar on postal services

Japan to expand support to Myanmar on postal services

Sanae Takaichi (R), Japan's internal affairs and communications minister, shakes hands with Myat Hein, Myanmar's communications and information technology minister, in Tokyo on May 26, 2015. The two countries signed a memorandum for Japan to support Myanmar in introducing money transfer services at its post offices and other services using information-communication technology. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo