Mrauk-U Sayadaw donates Kyat 100 million to Myanmar flood victims

Kyaing Hein Lin, Narinjara News, 18 September 2024

Prominent monk Mrauk-U Sayadaw Ashin Warya Mainda from Arakan State donated Kyat 100 million for the affected families in the recent Myanmar flood.

According to a statement on Sayadaw's facebook page posted on 13 September, the donation was organized and led by his disciples namely U Zawana from Mandalay, U Uttara Wuntha from Yangon with a few others.

Sayadaw and his disciples began organizing the donation effort from Mandalay and  started distributing aid to flood victims in Taungoo, Yedashe and Htantabin townships.

Currently, Mrauk-U Sayadaw is residing temporarily in the United States. The donors from different parts of the world, including the United States, are contributing to the flood relief initiative.

Typhoon Yagi in the South China Sea caused heavy rainfalls in Myanmar from 11 September, leading to floods and landslides in different regions. Affected areas include Magway region, Mandalay region, Naypyidaw, Bago region, Mon State, Kayah State, Karen State, Shan State and Ayeyarwady region, resulting in the death of hundred people.

The military regime stated recently that the disaster recorded  226 deaths with injuries to 14 and 77 individuals went missing. It also noted that 7,290 houses and 78,000 families were affected. Over 320,000 people were evacuated nationwide. The rescue workers suggested that the actual casualties and damage may be higher.

More than 300,000 people across the country are struggling to recover from the natural disaster and they need food and medicines urgently.