Laymyethna, Hinthada

The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) has been providing humanitarian assistance to communities affected by ongoing floods in townships across Ayeyarwady Region. On August 30, 2026, MRCS Executive Committee members Professor Dr. Daw Yi Yi Tin and U Kyaw Moe Kyi, accompanied by Deputy Director U Si Thu Toe Nyunt from the Disaster Management Department and other responsible officials, visited flood-affected wards and villages in Laymyethna and Hinthada Townships.

During the visit, the team observed the humanitarian assistance being provided to flood-affected households and offered psychological encouragement and emotional support to the affected communities.

The team also observed practical demonstrations on methods of purifying drinking water, including the use of ROM water filters. ROM water filters were subsequently distributed to flood-affected households to support access to safe drinking water.

The Executive Committee members and team also met with and encouraged Deployment Red Cross Volunteers from townships across Ayeyarwady Region who were actively participating in the flood response operations. They coordinated with the volunteers and relevant personnel to address their needs and provide necessary support.

In addition, the Executive Committee members and team visited and encouraged participants of the Basic First Aid Training conducted by the Hinthada Township Red Cross Branch at Tha Lut Htaw Myoma Basic Education Primary School in Hinthada Township.