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	&ldquo;According to figures we have received so far, the floods caused losses of more than Ks160 billion. As the process to calculate the losses is ongoing, it could be more,&rdquo; said ministry director Kyaw San Oo.</div>
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	The floods, hitting the country during June and August, heavily damaged bridges, roads, dams and farmland across the country.</div>
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	The director said the current figures do not include damage to personal properties.</div>
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Myanmar flood damage may exceed Ks160 billion

Recent flooding across Myanmar caused over Ks160 billion (approximately US$125.24 million) in damage, announced the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.

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