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Source(s): Myanmar Times, the - Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
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A briefing paper on disaster risk reduction produced by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) states that before Nargis “the early warning system, which worked well at a macro level, could not transmit the warning to the remote communities in a timely, understandable and actionable manner”.

"Before Nargis, we had nothing prepared for disaster risk reduction. We need to do a lot more." said Dr Tun Lwin, the director general of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. He also stated that the department has commenced work with UNDP and the Department of Social Welfare to train people on how to educate and spread awareness among those affected by natural disasters.

“We’re also planning to build tide breakers and flood prevention walls, as well as roads between villages that would help with evacuation in the event of a disaster and also facilitate access for emergency services,” said Dr Tun Lwin.

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