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Based on satellite imagery as of 30 July 2025, MIMU has just developed a number of probable flooded area maps to support emergency response. More maps will be released as data becomes available.

These are now available on the newly created page on MIMU website for flood emergency resources.

The map released this week covers:

  • Bilin, Thaton (Mon State) and Hlaingbwe, Hpa-An and Kyaikmaraw Township (Kayin State)
  • Kyaukkyi, Shwegyin, Nyaunglebin, Daik-U and Waw Township (Bago Region)
  • Taungoo, Oktwin, Htantabin, Phyu and Kyaukkyi Township (Bago Region)

Understanding rainfall patterns can help mitigate and prevent the flood risks given Myanmar’s vulnerability especially during the Monsoon Season. 

Newly released dashboard from MIMU let you explore interactive rainfall data to better understand historical trends, regional variability, and predictive insights for effective planning and decision-making.

📝 Explore the dashboard.

Based on satellite imagery as of 23 July 2025, MIMU has just developed a probable flooded area map to support emergency response. More maps will be released as data becomes available.

These are now available on the newly created page on MIMU website for flood emergency resources.

The map released this week covers:

  • Lemyethna, Yegyi, Thabaung, Kyaunggon and Kangyidaunt (Ayeyarwady Region)

Market Price Report (MPR) provides data from 40 townships across 8 states/regions in Myanmar. Data are collected from three vendors per product per market at the end of each month.

Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) provides data on market function, supply, activity, and logistics in 56 non/earthquake townships across 9 states/regions. Data were collected primarily June 20-26 through observation and KIIs with 108 retailers.

Based on satellite imagery as of 13 July 2025, MIMU has just developed a number of probable flooded area maps to support emergency response. More maps will be released as data becomes available.
These are now available on Emergency Resources page on MIMU website.

The maps released this week cover:

  • Monyo, Minhla, Letpadan and Thayarwady (Bago Region) and Ingapu, Hinthada and Zalun Township (Ayeyarwady Region)
  • Nyaunglebin, Daik-U, Waw and Thanatpin Township (Bago Region)
  • Salin, Chauk, Pwintbyu, Yenangyaung, Minbu and Magway Township (Magway Region)
  • Yesagyo and Pakokku Township (Magway Region) and Myingyan, Taungtha and Nyaung-U Township (Mandalay Region) 

In a new paper titled “The 28 March 2025 Mw 7.8 Myanmar Earthquake: Preliminary Analysis of an ∼480 km Long Intermittent Supershear Rupture”, scientists from Southern University of Science and Technology - SUSTech, UC Santa Cruz and Caltech share new details about the devastating earthquake, which caused widespread and severe damage in Myanmar and neighboring countries such as Thailand. The earthquake ruptured about 480 kilometers of the Sagaing Fault that extends north-south through the central part of the country.

📝 Explore the paper and accompanying press release.

The Inle Lake region has been significantly affected by two major natural disasters in rapid succession. In September 2024, severe flooding caused by intensified Typhoon Yagi inundated large swathes of land surrounding the lake, damaging homes, farmlands, and critical infrastructure. Just six months later, on March 28, 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Mandalay Region, causing widespread structural impacts and compounding the vulnerabilities of already strained communities in and around Inle Lake.

A new report titled, "Inle Lake Post-Disaster Environmental Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan", was developed by E Guard Environmental Services Co., Ltd. (E Guard) and offers a comprehensive evaluation of the damages sustained, the vulnerabilities exposed, and the opportunities for targeted recovery and sustainable development. It presents detailed findings on environmental degradation, infrastructure damage, displacement, public health risks, and disruptions to water and sanitation systems.

Explore the report in English and Myanmar languages.

One hundred days on, communities continue to grapple with severe challenges across affected areas. Explore the key facts, figures, and priority needs from the ongoing response. Out of the 6.3 million people identified as having urgent needs following the earthquake, 1.8 million of the most vulnerable have been prioritized for humanitarian assistance.

📝 Read more in the infographic from OCHA.

MIMU Assessment and Publication Tracking Dashboard has been updated with 29 reports from 14 organisations based on info as of 10 June 2025. Get the overview of ongoing and recently completed works including post-earthquake assessments.

We sincerely appreciate the continued support of all contributing agencies in keeping this important resource up to date.