Yangon, Sep 12
At least 17 people have died in floods triggered by heavy rain in the Yamethin township of Mandalay region within two days, an official from the Mandalay Fire Services Department told news agency on Thursday.
Heavy rain caused by the strong monsoon and remnants of Typhoon Yagi has led to severe flooding in several regions across Myanmar, U Hla Tun, director of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, told.
Central Myanmar is currently the hardest hit among the flood-affected regions, with its numerous creeks and rivers flowing down from the mountains, he said.
Rainfall is expected to intensify until September 13, then gradually decrease, he added.