Myanmar

29 July 2026

Fuel shortages and elevated transport costs increased Myanmar's food basket cost by 19% between late February and early June 2026, driven primarily by the rising prices of rice, palm oil, and salt, potentially pushing an additional 3.5–5 million people into food insecurity. Conflict-affected and remote states and regions, including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Magway, Rakhine, Sagaing, and Shan, are the most exposed, as insecurity and movement restrictions continue to disrupt markets, constrain food and medicine supplies, and increase the cost of humanitarian assistance delivery. (WFP 27/07/2026, The Irrawaddy 22/07/2026)

01 July 2026

Conflict, insecurity, and economic hardship continue to deteriorate education access for children and youth. Nearly half (6.3 million) of Myanmar's estimated 13 million school-aged children were out of school by the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, with enrolment declining by around 31% to 6.7 million from 9.7 million before the 2021 coup. Conflict-related displacement, administrative barriers, and attacks on schools continue to disrupt education, while frequent air strikes and shelling have prompted many parents to withdraw their children out of safety concerns. Although the National Unity Government operates an alternative education system in opposition-held areas, the hostilities continue to constrain access. The militarisation of education, through the expansion of military-run schools and youth aviation and marine training programmes, also increases protection risks, with the military offering free education, accommodation, and financial incentives to increase engagement with school-aged children and youth amid declining military recruitment, raising protection concerns. (ISP 24/06/2026, The Irrawaddy 30/06/2026, UN HRC 12/05/2026)

04 September 2025

In late 2025, Rakhine state, with a population of over 3.6 million, is facing a worsening crisis. In central areas, 57% of families can no longer meet basic food needs, up from 33% at the end of 2024. Northern Rakhine is the hardest hit, with conflict, air strikes, and access constraints driving needs. Families are relying on potentially harmful coping strategies, such as debt, child labour, and human trafficking. Over 13% of children are acutely malnourished, while disease outbreaks such as acute watery diarrhoea and scabies are spreading, mainly in IDP camps amid declining healthcare assistance. (Health Cluster 01/09/2025, ECHO 01/09/2025, WFP 12/08/2025)

12 August 2025

Since late July 2025, heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar have triggered severe flooding and landslides, killing at least 16 people across Taungoo district, Bilin township, and Laiza town. Damage to homes, infrastructure, and farmland is widespread, with over 18,000 people displaced and overall 131,000 affected. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the northern and central regions. (ECHO 06/08/2025, The Watchers 07/08/2025, UCA News 12/08/2025)

09 July 2025

Airstrikes and hostilities in northern Sagaing have displaced over 10,000 people since 14 June – many of them fleeing without food or belongings. Earthquake-related damages have forced people to seek shelter in forests, monasteries, and remote areas, where they continue to face harsh conditions and multisectoral needs, such as food, protection, and shelter. With roads blocked and river transport restricted as a result of conflict and insecurity, access to aid is limited. (OCHA 01/07/2025, The Irrawaddy 02/07/2025)

09 July 2025

Malaria cases are on the rise in Myanmar, particularly in Rakhine State, with over 1,000 cases and over 30 deaths so far in 2025. The outbreak has worsened because of the lack of mosquito nets, limited availability of malaria medication, and the need for civilians to move into forested, malaria-prone areas in search of food. Road blockades, restricted airport access, and suspended NGO support are further worsening the situation. (WHO 30/06/2025, The Irrawaddy 02/07/2025)

17 June 2025

Since June 2025, heavy monsoon rains and river overflows have caused widespread flooding in northern and western Myanmar, with Kachin state being the worst affected, followed by Rakhine state. In Kachin, floodwaters inundating mountainous villages and refugee camps have temporarily displaced over 23,000 people. In Rakhine state, the floods have affected around 7,500 people. By 11 June, at least five people had died as a result in Kachin. Additional flood impacts have been reported in Sagaing and Magway regions, where agricultural lands have sustained considerable damage. The rains have arrived unusually early this year, weeks before the typical peak in late June or July, resulting in premature flooding during a critical harvest season and leading to severe agricultural losses. The floods are worsening needs across conflict-affected and earthquake-hit areas where many shelters are unable to withstand heavy rain, increasing the risk of collapse, disease outbreaks, and water contamination. (OCHA 11/06/2025, ECHO accessed 17/06/2025, Examiner 06/06/2025)