Myanmar, Floods, Landslides, Storms, and Strong Winds in Naypyitaw, Kayah, Kayin, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Mon, Shan, and Ayeyarwaddy (Effects of TC YAGI and Southwest Monsoon)

As of 16 September, more than 82K families (over 297,4K individuals) in Myanmar have been affected by Tropical Cyclone YAGI and the Southwest Monsoon, impacting the regions of Naypyitaw, Kayah, Kayin, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Mon, Shan, and Ayeyarwaddy, according to DDM Myanmar. In term of casualties, a total of 116 people have lost their lives, with casualties reported in Naypyitaw (45), Kayin (4), Mandalay (35), and Shan (32). The cyclone and monsoon also caused widespread damage to infrastructure: 159 office buildings, 564 schools, 96 religious buildings, and 86 road/bridge sections were affected, along with 765 electric poles and 71 communication towers. In addition, 148 cattle were lost, and approximately 523,499 hectares of agricultural land were damaged, impacting the livelihoods of many communities. A further 60 infrastructure and public facilities have sustained damage. Data collection and validation are ongoing by relevant authorities in Myanmar.