Myanmar is reeling from catastrophic floods, with the death toll nearing 300 and 89 people still unaccounted for, according to state media reports. The disaster has submerged townships nationwide, including parts of the capital Nay Pyi Taw, leaving communities scrambling for safety. 🌧️
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach affected areas, but landslides and blocked roads have hampered efforts. Social media footage shows residents wading through waist-deep water, while others pile sandbags to protect homes. Local NGOs warn that food and medical supplies are urgently needed. 🚑
The floods highlight Myanmar’s vulnerability to extreme weather, with scientists linking the intensity to climate patterns in Southeast Asia. As global youth demand climate action, this tragedy underscores the real-world stakes. 💬 ‘Entire villages vanished overnight,’ one volunteer told reporters.
