The death toll in Myanmar following Typhoon Yagi has surpassed 220, with nearly 80 people still missing, according to the military government. The storm, which struck in early September, affected northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, resulting in over 500 fatalities across the region, based on official figures.

The typhoon caused severe flooding and mudslides in Myanmar, destroying entire villages and leaving at least 226 dead. The United Nations reported that the storm’s impact extended across nine states and regions in Myanmar, including Naypyidaw, the capital; Mandalay in the north; Magway in the west; and Bago in the south, all of which lie along the Irrawaddy River, the country’s largest. Other affected areas include Shan State in the northeast and Mon, Kayah, and Kayin states to the south.

Since the military coup in early 2021, which ousted the democratically elected government, Myanmar has been engulfed in civil war. The ensuing conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced millions as various armed resistance groups clash with the ruling military junta. Over the past year, the military has lost control of significant parts of the country, leading to a fragmented and unstable governance situation. The ongoing conflict and poor communication in remote areas have hindered the timely reporting of casualties.

In addition to the human toll, the UN has warned that the destruction of hundreds of thousands of acres of crops has left more than half a million people in Myanmar urgently needing food, drinking water, shelter, and clothing.