Heavy Rains, Floods and Landslides in Burma kill Monks destroy Temples

[Pastor Dale Morgan]

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Heavy Rains, Floods and Landslides in Burma kill Monks destroy Temples*

October 5, 2009 - 3:19PM

Landslides triggered by heavy rains and floods in southern Burma have
killed three Buddhist monks and destroyed temples, monasteries and
homes, a state newspaper reports.

Myanma Ahlin said the fatalities occurred on Saturday in the
southernmost town of Kawthaung, which borders Thailand.

The report published on Monday said two young monks and a boy were also
injured, and authorities were working with residents to provide aid and
relief.

The landslides occurred in a low-lying area just east of the Tanintharyi
mountain range.

State media in Burma typically report news of disasters several days late.

© 2009 AP