Local residents report that continuous heavy rainfall has caused flooding in many urban wards and villages across Rakhine State. The situation is particularly severe in Kyauktaw, Ponnagyun, and Maungdaw townships, where numerous homes are submerged underwater. Local residents are in urgent need of emergency rescue assistance. The flooding has been caused by rising river levels due to persistent rainfall and mountain runoff, affecting residential areas and properties throughout the region.
About two weeks ago, heavy rains had already caused flooding in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the Ponnagyun area, where displaced civilians faced significant difficulties with their daily survival needs. The current renewed flooding has further exacerbated the challenges faced by local residents. The continuous rainfall and flooding have disrupted transportation networks and caused shortages of food and drinking water. Residents in low-lying areas are particularly affected by the flood damage and are in critical need of emergency relief operations.
The flooding has also caused extensive damage to agricultural lands, raising concerns about long-term food security in the region. Local residents report that those living in lower-lying areas are experiencing the most severe impact from the floods and are in urgent need of emergency rescue operations. The situation has created significant challenges for daily survival, with many communities facing difficulties accessing basic necessities and safe drinking water. The continuous rainfall and rising water levels have created an increasingly concerning humanitarian situation in the affected areas of Rakhine State.
