Death Toll Rises to 113 in Myanmar Monsoon Landslides – and It Doesn’t Stop There!

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The death toll from monsoon landslides in Myanmar's Kachin state has risen to 113 as more bodies were recovered on Thursday, said a release from the Information Ministry, reported Xinhua.

"An over 304-meter high cliff collapsed, burying local jade scavengers," a rescue worker at the scene was quoted in the ministry's earlier release as saying.

Caused by the monsoon rains, the landslides occurred at a jade mining site in Sate Mu village tract of Hpakant township at 08:00 a.m. local time, according to a release from the Fire Services Department.

Hundreds of jade scavengers are feared to have been buried as the landslides occurred during their working hours, but exact numbers of casualties are yet to be known and rescue operations are being carried out, a township police officer told Xinhua.

Deadly landslides are frequent in Kachin state, known as land of jade, especially in Hpakant mining region.

Many local people make living by jade scavenging in the region and most of the landslides are caused by partial collapse of tailings heaps and dams.

A major landslide, which occurred in the region in November 2015, left at least 116 jade scavengers dead.

Source: www.dailyfinland.fi

15 Comments
  1. AmandaSmith23 says

    It is truly devastating to hear about the monsoon landslides in Myanmar. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and I hope rescue operations can save as many lives as possible.

  2. EmilySmith22 says

    I am truly saddened by the devastating impact of the monsoon landslides in Myanmar. It’s heartbreaking to hear about the lives lost in such tragic incidents. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

  3. AliceSmith says

    How are the local authorities planning to prevent such devastating landslides in the future?

    1. JohnDoe says

      Local authorities in Myanmar’s Kachin state need to implement stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent such devastating landslides in the future. This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better safety measures at jade mining sites to protect the lives of workers. Increased monitoring of mining activities and proper planning can help mitigate the risks of future disasters. Let’s hope for better prevention and preparedness moving forward.

  4. Alice94 says

    It’s heartbreaking to see the death toll rising in Myanmar due to these monsoon landslides. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this challenging time. We must prioritize better safety measures to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

  5. Emily89 says

    It is devastating to hear about the continuous loss of lives due to the monsoon landslides in Myanmar. The authorities must take immediate action to ensure the safety of jade scavengers in the region.

  6. EmilySmith says

    It’s heartbreaking to hear about the rising death toll in Myanmar due to monsoon landslides. My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy. Such incidents highlight the urgent need for better safety measures in mining areas to prevent such devastating losses.

  7. SarahSmith78 says

    It’s devastating to hear about the rising death toll due to the monsoon landslides in Myanmar. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families affected by this tragic disaster.

  8. EmilySmith_89 says

    It’s heartbreaking to hear about the rising death toll in Myanmar due to the monsoon landslides. My thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. More needs to be done to ensure the safety of jade scavengers in the region.

  9. Amanda1990 says

    How can we prevent such devastating landslides from happening in the future? Any measures being considered?

    1. Samuel1985 says

      As tragic as these landslides are, prevention measures must prioritize sustainable mining practices and strict environmental regulations. Increased monitoring and enforcement are crucial to avoid such devastating incidents in the future.

  10. EmilySmith says

    How can these deadly landslides be prevented in the future?

  11. EmilySmith says

    How can we prevent such tragic events from happening again in the future?

  12. EmilySmith91 says

    It’s heart-wrenching to hear about the rising death toll in Myanmar due to the monsoon landslides. My thoughts are with all the families affected by this tragedy. We need to prioritize safety measures in these mining areas to prevent such devastating incidents.

  13. Alyssa1995 says

    How can we prevent such devastating events from happening again in the future?

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