Flooding in Myanmar’s jade-mining hub kills toddler, affects about 5,000 people

MyanmarNews Hpakant has long been prone to flooding during the rainy season, but residents say this year has been the worst in recent memory July 21, 2026 Floodwaters from the Uyu River flow into the jade-ming town of Hpakant on July 19 (Photo: Hmaw Min Thar) Hpakant has long been prone to flooding during the rainy season, but residents say this year has been the worst in recent memory. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in Related Articles