Myanmar: Extreme cold weather

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 @ 07:37 UTC

by Mong Palatino

Countries:
Myanmar (Burma)
Topics:
Environment
Languages:
English

Myanmar’s mountainous eastern and western border areas are experiencing an unusual freezing weather. The Karen State was declared a disaster area because of the cold temperatures. The province is home to a large refugee population. In Rangoon, the winter is coldest in 30 years.

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