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14/07/2026
Post-Flood Cleanup of Residual Mud and Debris in Anspura Township Conducted Jointly by ULA/AA and Local Communities
Deep Sigh | 14 July 2026
Following the recession of floodwaters in Anspura Township, Rakhine State, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA), in collaboration with local residents, carried out extensive cleanup operations to remove residual mud, silt, and accumulated debris from urban wards and surrounding villages. The operations commenced on 12 July 2026 and were successfully completed by the afternoon of 13 July 2026.
Continuous rainfall across Rakhine State beginning on 1 July 2026 caused water levels in the Ramoung River to rise significantly, resulting in widespread flooding in several townships from 8 July onward. In Anspura Township, floodwaters inundated a number of urban neighborhoods and villages before receding completely on 12 July.
After the floodwaters subsided, substantial deposits of mud, silt, and flood-borne waste remained on roads and public spaces. In response, personnel from the United League of Arakan (ULA), officials from departments under the Arakan People's Revolutionary Government, members of the Arakan Army (AA), including both male and female personnel, and local community members jointly undertook comprehensive cleanup activities.
The cleanup operations involved removing mud and debris deposited on roads by the floodwaters, as well as clearing blocked drainage channels of accumulated sediment and waste to restore effective water flow and reduce the risk of future flooding.
The cleanup campaign was completed on the afternoon of 13 July 2026. According to available information, the ULA/AA has been providing timely emergency relief and humanitarian assistance to flood-affected communities in Arakan. In addition to immediate disaster response, the organization has continued to work in partnership with local residents on post-flood recovery, environmental sanitation, and rehabilitation efforts aimed at restoring affected communities.
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Heavy Rains Flood at Least 22 Villages in Minbya Township as Lemro River Water Levels Continue to Rise
Deep Sigh | July 9, 2026
At least 22 villages in Minbya Township have been affected by flooding as rivers and streams continue to rise following days of heavy and persistent rainfall across Arakan, according to local sources.
Among the villages affected by the flooding are Min Phyu, Kala Ma Taung, Athe Kala, Wa Taung, Myin Ka Seik, Chin Seik, Taw Tan, Daunt Thar, Daunt Gyi, Ta Khon Taing, Myin Tin Ma, Let Khut, Palai Taung, Ka Phei, Old Khaung Laung Village, Am Thar, Harapin, Let Taw Yay, Sambale, and Tan Seik, along with several other nearby communities.
Continuous rainfall since July 1 has caused water levels in the Lemro River to rise, resulting in flooding along the Lemro Creek and Pan Myaung Gyi Creek areas, where several villages have been inundated.
Local residents said floodwaters in Athe Kala Village have reached around five feet in depth, while water levels in other affected villages are estimated to be between three and five feet.
A resident of Min Phyu Village said floodwaters there are continuing to rise and that villagers may need to relocate to safer areas if the heavy rains continue.
The flooding has affected farmland, homes, and the daily lives of local residents. However, details of the damage and losses have not yet been fully confirmed.
Similar flooding also occurred in July 2025, when heavy rains caused widespread inundation in villages along the Pan Myaung Gyi Creek in Minbya Township, leaving many communities underwater.
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06/07/2026
AA Clears 35 M-14 Landmines in Maungdaw Township
Deep Sigh | July 6, 2026
The Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly cleared and removed 35 unexploded M-14 anti-personnel landmines from Maungdaw Township, located along the western border of Rakhine State, an area currently under AA control.
The clearance operation was conducted on the morning of July 3, 2026.
According to available information, local residents discovered the landmines in the vicinity of Gaung Nyar Village near Labawzar Bridge and subsequently notified the relevant authorities. In response, the AA's mine clearance unit was deployed to the site to safely remove the explosive remnants.
The recovered M-14 landmines are reported to have been emplaced prior to the AA's capture of Maungdaw. According to local accounts, the mines were allegedly laid by the Myanmar military, as well as the ARSA and RSO armed groups.
In a previous mine clearance operation conducted on January 21, 2026, the AA's mine clearance team reportedly removed 78 M-14 landmines from the site of the former Myanmar military's Infantry Battalion No. 766 in Maungdaw Township.
Although the AA has gained control over several towns in Rakhine State, remnants of landmines continue to pose a significant risk in certain areas. Authorities have therefore issued warnings advising civilians to avoid locations suspected of containing unexploded landmines until comprehensive clearance operations have been completed.
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