Myanmar: ‘Excessive Mining’ Blamed for Kachin Water Shortage

Mar 19, 2018 | Aung Hein Min, Eleven
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Residents of Kachin State have said “excessive jade mining” is a reason for a water shortage in the hot season. The Lonekhin village-tract where the majority of mines locate has reportedly faced a water shortage and it is only March. Although the officials of mining companies are distributing water to Lonekhin villages, many people are still struggling for water.