Myanmar scrambles to rescue flood victims as landslide kills dozens

The annual monsoon has caused havoc in the south-east by flooding roads and destroying bridges

Myanmar troops and rescue services have scrambled to provide aid in flood-hit parts of the country after rising waters caused by the annual monsoon rains forced residents to flee by boat and a landslide killed at least 52 people.

The deluge has tested disaster response after the landslide on Friday in south-eastern Mon state was followed by heavy flooding that reached the roofs of houses and treetops in nearby towns.

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