Floods kill 32 in Tanintharyi Region

Mizzima

Rescue operations are intensifying in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region, where floods and landslides have claimed at least 32 lives since heavy rains struck on 24 September. Aid workers say efforts have improved after the rain eased on Monday, allowing teams to reach more affected villages.

The National Unity Government (NUG) reported 26 confirmed deaths and 30 people still missing across 60 villages in Dawei, Launglon and Thayetchaung townships. Its humanitarian ministry has been distributing emergency supplies, though residents remain in urgent need of clean drinking water after local sources were contaminated.

The regime’s Ministry of Information claimed relief operations have been ongoing since 24 September, but did not disclose casualty figures. Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned of further heavy rainfall across Naypyidaw, Magway, Sagaing, Tanintharyi and several northern states until 1 October, raising fears of renewed flooding.

The disaster underscores the vulnerability of communities in southern Myanmar, where poor infrastructure and limited access to aid leave thousands exposed when extreme weather strikes. With dozens still missing and forecasts predicting more rain, the death toll could rise further in the coming days.

-2026-10-01