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[September Thematic Report] Extreme Weather in Myanmar |
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by Kyi Nue Chan Myae Win | 18-09-2022 01:53
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Have you ever heard of the weather events like a flash flood, a heat wave, or the record-breaking temperatures in your place? That is extreme weather, which is completely different from the pattern of average weather. And it is crucial to understand its causes, the ways of protective measures, and the consequences. My homeland, Myanmar, also has been facing extreme weather as well for years. Cyclones, Cyclone Nargis, which in 2008 killed 140,000 people. This extreme weather event remained the deadliest natural disaster in the country’s history. The impacts of extreme weather events such as this drive and compound poverty and increase health risks. While Myanmar has made significant strides in enacting early warning systems and taking other preparedness measures, I believe it is not enough. Moreover, the increasing temperatures every summer are becoming threatening year by year. The highest temperature recorded was 47 degrees centigrade in Chauk, the middle region of Myanmar. Besides, floods are becoming more frequent during these years. Many of the accommodations in Myanmar are wooden houses and apartments and skyscrapers can be seen only in the city, Yangon. This actually worsens the effects. In the countryside of Myanmar, you will see not only the schools with barely any facilities being flooded but also the students studying there despite the flood going on every year. It is more than devastating that the government cannot still prevent nor solve these events or natural disasters properly. The lives of thousands of people are at risk every single year. Despite that, many of the youth in my country are still not aware of these issues. I sincerely hope that the events caused by extreme weather will be handled wisely in our generation. photo from soucre: google, BBC news |
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Thanks for reading my report and all the comments. I didn't add the possible approach the government is taking because as many of you know, the military coup is happening, and the military is failing every aspect of the country and it is certain that they do not care about the environmental issues here.
Posted 24-09-2022 16:27
Hi, Kyi Nue Chan Myae Win!
This is your mentor, Yoon.
I am sorry to hear about cyclones devastating your homeland.
I can't believe that the temperature can go up to 47 degree Celsius. That is insane :(
I sincerely hope you are not affected by any extreme weather.
The report would be better if you were able to provide possible approaches that government might implement.
Great work in writing the first monthly report!
I am looking forward to reading your following report!
Posted 24-09-2022 01:41
Hello this is your mentor Minkyung.
Thank you for sharing the status quo of your homeland! I heard that extreme weather has hit Southeast Asia, but I didn't know that its impact was this severe. I also hope that these extreme weather conditions be handled professionally and effectively.
Thank you for your report, and keep up the work :)
Posted 23-09-2022 16:47
Extreme weather conditions is tormenting countries all around the world, Ghana is no exception as we've had our fair share of the cake.
Thanks for sharing,
Green Cheers!
Posted 20-09-2022 00:51
Recently, Korea has also been through a similar extreme weather.
We hope that this climate probelm can be solved quickly in our generation.
Thanks for your report!
Posted 19-09-2022 11:10