Heavy rains have turned Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Delta into an underwater nightmare for farmers, with rice fields drowning under relentless flooding. Over 250 acres of paddy farms in Ta Laing Kwin Village Tract alone now resemble shallow lakes, leaving families scrambling to salvage their harvests.
🌧️ 'Half my rice crop is gone,' said U Tin Win, a local farmer, echoing the frustration of his community. 'This year’s floods hit harder than ever.' With 700 acres of farmland across the region partially submerged, the crisis threatens both livelihoods and Myanmar’s staple food supply.
Experts warn that extreme weather patterns could deepen the region’s agricultural challenges. As waters linger, farmers face tough choices: replant quickly or risk losing the entire season. The floods serve as a stark reminder of climate’s growing impact on global food security.
