The Ministry of Defense (MOD) of the National Unity Government (NUG) reported that thousands of people across Myanmar were facing severe flooding, with over 1,000 people confirmed dead or missing as a result of the remnants of Typhoon Yagi. The heavy rainfall in Myanmar began on 10 September due to the remnants of Typhoon Yagi, which began in the South China Sea. This was exacerbated by the release of water from dam spillways. As a result, thousands of people are reported dead or missing in regions including Shan State, Karen State, Mandalay Region, and Bago Region. The NUG estimates that 700,000 people will be affected by the floods.
Battalions and People’s Defense Forces (PDF) are actively engaged in providing relief efforts to flood-affected areas under their control. While a list of the dead and missing has been published, the announcement did not specify the breakdown of casualties by region.
Additionally, the statement accused the junta of seizing aid and relief supplies intended for flood victims, and deliberately disrupting communication channels to hinder relief efforts.
In response to the crisis, the NUG, along with ethnic revolutionary groups such as the Karen National Union (KNU), the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), and the Chin National Front (CNF), issued a joint appeal. They urged the United Nations, the EU, ASEAN, and other international and local organizations to provide direct aid to civil society groups, ethnic revolutionary forces, and NUG’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management.
Meanwhile, on 24 September, the junta reported that 419 people died and 148,643 individuals were affected by the floods across 54 townships in 9 states and regions.
Floodwaters continue to impact Pekon Township, Kalaw Township, and the Inle region in Southern Shan State, as well as Taungoo and Yedashe Townships in the Bago Region, leaving residents struggling.
Weather experts have issued warnings of scattered heavy rains in southern Shan State, Kachin State, and Upper Sagaing region in the coming days.
