Myanmar: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2024, Quarter Three Dashboard (Jan - Sep 2024)

OVERVIEW

As of Q3 2024, displacement in Myanmar has surpassed 3.4 million people, up by a quarter million since Q2. The humanitarian situation worsened due to severe monsoon floods in July and September across central, northwest, and southeast Myanmar, causing widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and increasing urgent needs. Escalating conflict, economic collapse, and the activation of a conscription law in early 2024 have further destabilized the situation, generating widespread fear and disruption. Compounding these challenges, high inflation, sharp currency depreciation, and ongoing trade disruptions due to conflict and border closures by neighbouring countries have reduced access to essential goods, further straining communities.As of Q3 2024, displacement in Myanmar has surpassed 3.4 million people, up by a quarter million since Q2. The humanitarian situation worsened due to severe monsoon floods in July and September across central, northwest, and southeast Myanmar, causing widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and increasing urgent needs. Escalating conflict, economic collapse, and the activation of a conscription law in early 2024 have further destabilized the situation, generating widespread fear and disruption. Compounding these challenges, high inflation, sharp currency depreciation, and ongoing trade disruptions due to conflict and border closures by neighbouring countries have reduced access to essential goods, further straining communities.

Local and international humanitarian partners have shown resilience and commitment by scaling up efforts to address deepening needs. Over the first nine months of 2024, these efforts enabled 3 million people to receive assistance – a testament to the dedication of the 278 HNRP partners in Myanmar. Still, this covers only slightly more than half of the 5.3 million people prioritized for assistance in 2024. Despite multiple constraints, partners managed to scale up responses in the worst-hit areas as follows: Northeast (92 per cent of the target), Northwest (53 per cent), Rakhine (55 per cent), and the Southeast (53 per cent). The Q3 reach of 1.1 million people across the Northwest is double the full-year reach of 536,000 people in 2023, reflecting the intensified efforts in this region. Aligned with global practice, the humanitarian community continues to engage with all parties to the conflict to facilitate access for the delivery of assistance to population in need and to advocate for their protection.Throughout the period under review, the highest reach in percentages was reported by the Shelter/NFI/CCCM and WASH clusters – each at 76 per cent of their respective target – followed by the Food Security Cluster at 72.