By Ko Paing / MPA
The People Defense Force (PDF) has provided financial and food aid to flood victims in areas under its control in the Sittaung River Basin areas of Bago Region, according to a statement released by no.2 Sub-division of PDF Southern Military Region.
It is reported that PDF battalions, columns, and the local defense forces operating under the no.2 Sub-division of PDF Southern Military Region, have distributed relief supplies to flood-affected communities in the Sittaung River Basin area.
“We have provided one week’s worth of rice, oil, chili, onions, and other necessities to around 400 to 500 families living in our controlled territory,” Saw Do Shinn, spokesperson for no.2 Sub-division of PDF Southern Military Region told MPA.
In addition, it was reported that children and the elderly were given 4,000 Kyats each and received supplements like Ovaltine.
PDF personnel also participated in rescue operations to assist flood victims in the region.