Catastrophic typhoon Yagi claims at least 74 lives in Myanmar following devastating floods and landslides.
The ongoing conflict in Myanmar has led to flooding that has affected over 450 communities, as reported by Myanmar News Agency (MNA).
They further mentioned that rescue efforts are ongoing to find the 89 individuals who are still unaccounted for. Approximately 65,000 dwellings have also been demolished, according to MNA's data.
Pictures from AFP news agency display submerged houses and vehicles in Taungoo city, situated an hour south of Naypyidaw, the capital. Images show residents fleeing on boats and makeshift rafts made of bamboo, their possessions securely wrapped in plastic bags.
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, left a trail of devastation throughout Southeast Asia and southern China, after driving heavy rain and powerful winds through the region.
The tragedy in Vietnam has led to at least 226 deaths, the Vietnamese government's disaster agency revealed on Thursday, as a result of the storm and the landslides and flash floods it caused, as reported by Reuters.
In Thailand, last week saw nine casualties due to the poor weather conditions brought by the typhoon, as reported by Reuters, citing the Thai government, making the death toll 33 nationwide since August, from weather-related incidents including landslides.
Scientists have consistently warned that warmer oceans are contributing to the intensification and lethality of storms. While developed nations hold a greater historical responsibility for the human-induced climate crisis, developing nations and small-island states are bearing the brunt of its devastating consequences.
The devastating effects of Typhoon Yagi also reached various parts of Asia, making it the strongest storm of the year. The World Meteorological Organization reported that Yagi affected several countries, causing significant damage and loss of life.
