OREANDA-NEWS. Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that the decision of Hitachi Group to donate USD 10,000 (12.45 million Myanmar Kyat) to support Myanmar's relief efforts as the country is hit by one of its worst floods in decades. It is reported that the flood has claimed at least a hundred lives and affected a million people.

"We express our deepest sympathy for the flood victims who have lost their homes and family members. Through Hitachi's commitment, we sincerely hope for the earliest recovery of the people affected by the disaster," said Tsunehiro Takahashi, General Manager of Hitachi Asia Ltd. Myanmar Branch.