NSS – June 13 

Chinese Embassy in Myanmar announced that the Chinese government donated one million Yuan to Myanmar to use in the repairing works for the damaged pagodas and stupas by the disaster. 

Buu Pagoda located in Bagan ancient cultural zone of Nyaung U township, Mandalay Region was damaged by torrential rain and lightening on 6th June at an estimated 9 am. 

In addition, top part of the Shwebonthar Pagoda from Nyaung U township, outside of the Bagan ancient cultural zone, also fell down due to the heavy rain on 13th May. 

Therefore, the Chinese government offered one million Yuan for repairing the damaged pagodas and stupas in Bagan City. 

Likewise, the Chinese government engaged its first donation of USD 100,000 to Myanmar for Mocha hit victims on 12th June.