Three killed due to heavy rains

Three killed due to heavy rains

Three people have been killed by a brick wall collapse in Myanmar's central Mandalay region on Thursday according to a release from Myanmar Fire Services Department, Xinhua reported.

Caused by the heavy rains, the brick wall and two power poles fell on a house in Mogok township on Thursday morning.

Flash floods and landslides accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong wind are frequent in Myanmar during the monsoon period, especially in hilly areas and low-lying areas.

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