Torrential rains cause damage to Bagan’s ancient pagodas

[Nyi Nyi ®]

Htilominlo Pagoda, one of the most famous in the city, was partially damaged on Sunday due to the heavy rains, local sources say.

“It’s due to weak points of the original architectural style. [Erosion] used to occur there every rainy season. But [the affected area] is not very big, just a foot wide in damage,” said an official from the Bagan Archaeological Research Department.

Restoration efforts are now said to be under way. Read more on Eleven News...