4.3.3 Stormwater management

Stormwater management is the responsibility of the City Development Committees (Yangon, Nayphidaw and Mandalay) and the Department of Rural Development, which is under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation. Urban flooding occurs in most cities after heavy rain.

Figure 4 Flooding in the streets after heavy rain.

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A street flooded with rainwater. Houses and possessions are affected by the floodwater.

Figure 4 Flooding in the streets after heavy rain.