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Flash Update: No. 1 – Flooding in Ayeyarwady and Kayin, Myanmar – 19 August 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the flooding and its impacts can be found through the Department of Disaster Management.
Flooding has been triggered by heavy rainfall. A breach in an embankment occurred, causing widespread flooding. This has affected urban areas and villages, with major roads also impacted.
The severity of the situation is still being assessed. Reports indicate a significant number of people have been affected, with some households displaced. Casualties have also been reported.
Further information on the flooding and its impacts can be found through the Department of Disaster Management. Details on affected areas and the number of people impacted are available, including the number of affected townships and population.
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Category: disaster Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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