15 September 2024
Death toll in Myanmar from Typhoon Yagi reaches 74. Dozens of other people are missing
Typhoon Yagi has caused devastating floods and landslides in Myanmar, killing at least 74 people with 89 missing. Nearly 240,000 are displaced. The military government has requested international aid. Damage is extensive, affecting bridges, schools, and over 65,000 houses. The capital Naypyitaw and historic Bagan were severely impacted. Civil war complicates relief efforts. Myanmar often faces extreme weather, with 2008’s Cyclone Nargis causing over 138,000 deaths.READ FULL