Myanmar: Devastating Floods Hit War-Torn Kayah State, Displacing Thousands

Oct 16, 2023 | Irrawaddy
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At least 10,000 people, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), have been lost homes or crops due to devastating flooding in Kayah state’s Loikaw and southern Shan state’s Moebye townships, local residents and aid groups reported on Monday. Many people have been forced to evacuate to higher ground and are in urgent need of shelter and food.