13 September 2024
The severe rain caused by Typhoon Yagi damaged nine ancient structures within the Bagan archaeological zone in Mandalay Region, specifically in the Nyaung U Township area. The intense rainfall on September 11 and 12 resulted in a recorded rainfall of 8.51 inches on September 12. This rainfall is more than double the previous record of 3.6 inches set in 2000 and is the highest rainfall measurement recorded in 35 years of meteorological data.
The record-breaking rainfall led to damage such as the partial collapse of the southern stairway of the Shwezigon Pagoda (Number 1), the partial collapse of northern stairway of the Thatbyinnyu Pagoda (Number 1597), the partial collapse of northern stairway and eastern wall of the Htilominlo Pagoda (Number 1812), the collapse of the lower part of the Dhammayazika Pagoda (Number 182 and 167), damage to the eastern and northern walls of the Pagoda (Number 1042), the collapse of the northern part of the Sin Kyaung Reservoir, damage to the eastern and northern walls of the Letpaukkan Pagoda (Number 711), and the collapse of the southwestern and western lower corners of the pagoda (Number 345). This information was reported by the Ministry of Information this morning.
Department of Archaeology and National Museum(Bagan branch) has been inspecting the damage to the ancient buildings in the Bagan World Heritage Site caused by the heavy rainfall. Director General U Kyaw Myo Win has provided photos and updates, stating that efforts are underway to repair and preserve the damaged structures.
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