- HIGHLIGHTS
As of 4 August, Myanmar’s Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) reported 46 deaths and approximately 217,000 people affected by the flood in Sagaing and Magway Regions, and Kachin, Chin, Kayin, Rakhine and Shan States.
On 4 August, the Government of Myanmar has welcomed international assistance.
Water level has receded in several affected areas, but leaving risks to downstream where major river systems flow.
Responding to the situation, the Government of Myanmar through the respective ministries, has alerted residents in low-lying areas about the threat of possible flooding in major river systems.
Local authorities have started to evacuate and urge residents to move to evacuation centres or safer places. .
Rains are still expected in the next few days in Chin, Rakhine, Sagaing and Magway.