Narinjara News
Maungdaw,
Storm Kills Two Boatmen in Arakan
Two boatmen were killed in a
small storm that had winds up to 45 miles per hour (60 kph)
in the coastal area of Arakan on 29 June, said a
report. The identities of the deceased were unknown but they were reportedly
from Mawlamyine, the capital of Mon state.
On 30 June, Another ten boatmen were rescued from a damaged cargo boat by the
Burmese coast guard near the banks of the
The boat had come to Akyab, the capital of Arakan, from Taungup town in
southern Arakan state on 28 June. The storm struck on
29 June when the boat arrived at the mouth of the
According to an official source, the boat's pilot, U Han Thein,
45, and the mechanic, U Khin Maung Myint, were
injured in the incident. Both men are from Mawlamyine.
On the
Storms frequently hit Arakan state during the
beginning of rainy season, killing hundreds of people and damaging a number of
properties. The storm on June 29 was the first to hit Arakan
this year.
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