Myanmar: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (5-18 May 2026)

Countries: Myanmar, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Solomon Islands Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. INDIA On 13 May, severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain, hail, lightning and strong winds affected Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, resulting in fatalities, injuries and widespread damage. According to media reports as of 15 May, at least 111 people were killed and 59 injured, with the highest number of fatalities recorded in Prayagraj district. The storms also damaged 227 houses, killed approximately 170 livestock and caused power outages across affected areas. In response, the Government of Uttar Pradesh launched relief and rescue operations, directed local authorities to undertake rapid damage assessments and announced compensation for affected families. MYANMAR Civilians in Myanmar continue to face compounded crises driven by ongoing conflict between the Myanmar Armed Forces and non-state armed groups, as well as severe weather impacts across multiple regions and states. In Magway Region, armed clashes in Salin Township since early May have displaced approximately 5,000 people from 15 villages, reportedly killing eight civilians, and damaging or destroying about 300 houses. In Mandalay Region, airstrikes and drone attacks in Ngazun Township on 7 May reportedly killed three civilians, injured four others, and forced an unverified number of people to flee. In Sagaing Region, military operations in Monywa and Paungbyin townships on 8 and 9 May reportedly killed nine civilians, including a child, and destroyed several houses. In Rakhine State, armed clashes in mid-May displaced approximately 3,000 people from several villages in Kyaukpyu Township to Ramree Township. In addition to the conflict, hea...

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