NSS – July 20 

A strong wind blew in Man Naung village located in Kutkai Township, Shan State yesterday (19th July) after heavy rain in which at least 20 residential houses were damaged in the disaster, according to a local charity. 

What is more, a Grade 4 child who is 12 years old died in the disaster. 

Roofs of the residential houses flied in the wind; and the buildings of a Buddhist monastic convent were damaged in the strong wind. 

An officer from the charity said that the child was carried by the wind. When she fell back on the ground, she passed away with no physical injury. Trees were fallen and the roads were blockaded by broken trees. The fire services department conducted rescue works for the residents.