Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc across Southeast Asia, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Myanmar has been particularly hard hit, with over 260 fatalities reported and nearly 90 people still missing.
The storm has caused severe flooding and widespread damage, impacting over 630,000 people and devastating more than 600,000 acres of crops.
The military junta in Myanmar has appealed for international aid to address the humanitarian crisis. However, ongoing civil unrest and communication challenges have hampered relief efforts in many areas. The United Nations has warned that the affected population is in dire need of food, shelter, and drinking water.
Neighboring India has been the only country to respond to the junta's appeal so far. The storm has also caused casualties and damage in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Social activist groups fear that the death toll in Myanmar could be higher due to the inaccessibility of many areas and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people by ongoing conflict. (ILKHA)
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