Relevant organizations in Karen State have conducted drills to give quick responses to floods and other natural disasters, and flood relief camps have been opened, according to an official from the Myanmar Social Relief Association – Hpa-an.
At 9am on 24 July, a flood-like search and rescue drill was held at Kanthaya and Zwekapin hall in Kayin State, with the aim of ensuring a quick response and assistance in the event of a flood or other natural disaster.
Together with disaster management teams, the Myanmar Fire Services Department, nursing teams from the Myanmar Red Cross, the Myanmar Social Relief Association, the Marga Social Aid Group, social rescue members and responsible personnel participated in the demonstration.
“Because of floods in Kayin state, the organizations have been working together to carry out rescues in an appropriate manner harmoniously. Water has started to enter the low-lying areas in Hpa-an. It is raining again. We are monitoring the situation,” said the official.
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