Myanmar: Floods Emergency - Situation Report No. 1 (as of 5 August 2015)

Highlights

• Massive floods and strong winds have affected more than 259,000 people across 12 states and regions.

• On 4 August, the Government of Myanmar welcomed international assistance for the flood response.

• Floods have inundated more than 1 million acres of farmland. Damage to crops and arable land is likely to disrupt the planting season.

• Priority needs include food, water and sanitation, access to health care, and provision or repair of shelter.

• Continued rainfall, combined with flood waters moving southward, put additional areas at risk of inundation.