UNICEF Myanmar has warned the public to be careful about thedanger of landmines in the clearance of debris in the wake of cyclone Mocha.

Landmines and explosive ordnance may move from original places to otherplaces due to heavy rain, flood and landslide during the cyclone. UNICEFMyanmar warns the public to report to relevant organizations when suspiciousmaterials are found.

Over 60 per cent of the landmine incidents reported this year occurred inareas hit by the cyclone Mocha, the UNICEF Myanmar warns.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and international organizations workingin the country have issued warnings about the risk of landmines.

UNICEF and community volunteers are working together to provide explosiveordnance risk education for the safe clearance of landmines in the aftermath ofcyclone Mocha.

According to the military council’s report, the Arakan State was hit hard bycyclone Mocha which affected 1,156,796 people and killed 148 others.