Floods in Myanmar Kill at Least 226 People

Severe flooding in Myanmar, triggered by Typhoon Yagi, has killed at least 226 people and left 77 missing, with the hardest-hit areas including Mandalay, Naypyitaw, and parts of Shan state. The floods have submerged approximately 40,000 acres of agricultural land and damaged around 26,700 houses, impacting over 630,000 people in total according to the United Nations. This disaster comes amid ongoing humanitarian crises in Myanmar, exacerbated by a civil war following the February 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government. The affected regions are facing difficulties in accessing aid due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflict, with the military junta appealing for foreign assistance. Neighboring India has responded with aid, but access to many areas remains challenging for relief agencies. Typhoon Yagi has also resulted in over 500 deaths across Southeast Asia, highlighting the extensive devastation caused by the storm.