It is reported that a series of heavy storms has swept dozens of villages in Kunhing Township, southern Shan State, which turned many houses, monasteries and schools to debris.

The storm first hit the Kunhing Township on 30 April, then 10 and 12 May, altogether 3 times which swept a total of 75 houses, said local news sources from Kunhing.


“Since early May to second week, the storm hit 3 times. Some hundreds of houses from Kali, Kenglom and Kengkham tracts were damaged or destroyed by the storm. Among them 75 houses including 3 monasteries and 2 government schools were completely destroyed. Until now, we have not seen any humanitarian organization coming to give assistance to the victims. People are suffering from shortage of water and medical supplies. As the rainy season is approaching, there are no makeshifts camp built for the refugees yet. We request donors from all corners to support the people who have been devastated the natural disaster,” Sai Herng, a school teacher from Kunhing urged.

The storm has left 1 dead and 18 injured, according to locals in Kunhing.

The storm reportedly swept through many villages including Wolong, Hoyan, Hona, Nakawn, Wanlao, Nale, Namon, and Hsaikhao in Kenglom tract and some villages from Kali Sub-township in which many suffered.

Although Nang Wa Nu, an MP from Kunhing has requested the Shan State government to support the victims, no any humanitarian aid has come so far, said a Buddhist monk.
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