Typhoon Yagi Devastates Southeast Asia, Death Toll Surpasses 500

The storm has left over 226 dead in Myanmar alone, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict.

Heavy rains and landslides from Typhoon Yagi have caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, with 226 confirmed dead and 77 missing.
The United Nations estimates that 631,000 people in Myanmar have been affected by the flooding, with nearly 240,000 displaced.
The storm has also severely impacted Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos, bringing the total death toll across Southeast Asia to over 500.
Relief efforts are hindered by damaged infrastructure and ongoing armed conflict, making it difficult to deliver essential supplies such as food, water, and medicine.
UNICEF reports that nearly six million children across the region are struggling to access basic necessities, with schools and healthcare facilities heavily damaged.