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- Myanmar’s government announced that construction of the Myitsone dam will restart, while project’s cost has risen to $11.5 billion—three times the $3.6 billion estimate—and 49 civil-society groups issued a statement on May 5 calling for cancellation over threats to lives and property.
- President Min Aung Hlaing’s administration says the dam could supply half of 10 GW shortfall.
- Khet Htein Nan said China will use technology to address seismic risks after the March 7.7-magnitude quake.
