During the storm, criminals in Myanmar sneaked into fleeing homes and burglarized
According to Myanmar-language media news, in recent days, many provinces and states in Myanmar have been hit by storms in the Bay of Bengal. Among them, there were many robberies in Sittwe City, Rakhine State, which was hit by a storm. I learned from local residents that many people went out to avoid the storm, and lawbreakers took the opportunity to rob people's homes.
At 9 p.m. on May 13, a shop in the Mingam neighborhood of Sittwe City was ransacked by a group of robbers. Mamimi, a local resident, said that the store is near our home, and it is unclear whether the damage is serious or not. After the robbery, there were law enforcement officers from the authorities patrolling and the robbers were still at large.
The resident continued to say that the current public security problems are worrying, and there was also a robbery near the market in Miao Sanbiao District, and a white motorcycle and a black motorcycle were stopped and snatched by lawbreakers.
Since May 12, residents of Sittwe urban areas, including residents of Sittwe District, who have been classified as Class I disaster areas, have taken refuge with the help of the local fire department. Arakan Women's Association President Du Niu Yai said many residents faced great hardship during the storm. We strongly condemn this opportunistic looting.
During the storm, flooding in the small town of Myanmar brought crocodiles and pythons
According to Burmese-language media reports, on May 14, Myanmar's Rakhine State and Bangladesh were hit by Storm Mocha. During this period, severe flooding occurred in parts of Myanmar, and water levels exceeded the warning line in many areas.
On May 14, in addition to the storm disaster, snakes, crocodiles and other wild animals began to haunt. Residents of the 25-foot, 60-mile Deyejiu area of Donkwaki in the Jingle district of the Irrawaddy province caught a crocodile.
After that, local residents released information that, since it was not clear whether there were other crocodiles in the flood, they hoped that nearby residents would stay away from the water and not let their children play in the water until the danger was ruled out.
In addition, near the village of Ayata, Irrawaddy, a large number of snakes have been found in the shacks. Residents said that while avoiding the storm, they also need to avoid these dangerous wildlife. Wildlife has also become more active due to the storm.
When encountering crocodiles and snakes, staying calm and safe is paramount. Be sure not to try to catch or touch wild animals, and be sure to notify the fire department as soon as possible and warn others not to approach.