29 July 2019
Location: Yangon City, Yangon Region, Burma
Event: The Yangon City Development Committee announced cuts to the water supply for various Yangon-area townships on July 30, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. due to maintenance on the water supply system. The list of affected townships includes: Ahlone, Bahan, Botahtaung, Dagon, Hlaing, Insein, Kamayut, Kyauktada, Kyimindaing, Lanmadaw, Latha, Mayangone, Mingalar Taung Nyunt, Mingalardon, North Okkalapa, Pabedan, Pazundaung, Sanchaung, Taketa, Tamwe, Yankin.
Actions to Take:
- Conserve water during this time.
- Stock up on drinking water.
- Visit the CDC Travelers Health Page for travelers to Burma.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma
+95-1-536-509
ACSRangoon@state.gov
https://mm.usembassy.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 - Burma Country Information
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