Myanmar: Flash Flood Update No. 2

Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs

Across Myanmar, nearly 890,000 people, including an estimated 270,000 children are affected by the ongoing flooding in nine states and regions, including Nay Pyi Taw. The most affected areas are Mandalay Region, southern Shan, eastern Bago, Kayin State, and Nay Pyi Taw. As per OCHA, more than 300 fatalities and nearly 100 injuries have been reported.

The floods and landslides have caused widespread damage and destruction of homes, household assets, destroyed livelihoods and critical infrastructure including health facilities, schools, water sources, and major highways and bridges. In some parts of Mandalay region which was among the worst affected, water levels in many flooded villages have receded while challenges remain for the affected population to return home. Communication challenges persist due to flooded roads and downed electric lines.

In eastern and southern Shan, flooding and landslides have affected 26 townships; in Bago region, more than 100,000 people have been severely affected across six townships while in Mon and Kayin states, around 100,00 are affected by floods and landslides.3 In Rakhine, more than 40,000 people from villages including IDPs locations in Mrauk U, and Myinbya and Tounangoup townships are affected.