On 28 March 2025, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar’s Sagaing region, with a subsequent magnitude-6.4 aftershock shaking the Mandalay region. This has led to a state of emergency in six states and regions: Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, and Shan. Prior to the earthquake, around two million people in Bago region were in need of humanitarian assistance. 

Myanmar has recently been struck by a magnitude-7.7 earthquake and is approaching the start of its monsoon and cyclone seasons, with forecasts predicting above-average rainfall and temperatures. These challenging conditions, coupled with conflict, poverty, and diminished coping capacities, may present significant risks to the population. 

This report examines trends in Rohingya cross-border displacement in 2024 and early 2025, along with humanitarian needs during the displacement process and upon arrival in Bangladesh specifically. It identifies the drivers of movements and variables that may influence the outlook for displacement in 2025.

On 28 March 2025, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region. In southern Shan state, the most severe shaking affected Hopong, Hsi Hseng, Kalaw, Langkho, Lawksawk, Nyaungshwe, Pinlaung, and Taunggyi townships. Prior to the earthquake, these townships were already dealing with significant humanitarian needs.

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing region, Myanmar. Only 12 minutes after the earthquake hit, a powerful 6.4-magnitude aftershock was registered, worsening the destruction and causing additional damage in Mandalay and Sagaing regions, hindering rescue operations and increasing casualties.

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock in Mandalay region. By 29 March, around 1,650 people were reported killed and 3,410 injured. These figures are expected to rise in the coming days.

This report analyses the actual (by March 2025) and potential implications of the US funding freeze and cuts on the overall humanitarian response in Myanmar, with a particular focus on national and local organisations. It includes a spotlight on the health sector, which is facing significant cuts amid rising health needs.

This report describes the recent changes in the INFORM Severity Index scores of humanitarian crises in Myanmar from January 2021 to July 2024. The selected period covers the military coup in February 2021, which has significantly affected the humanitarian situation in the country.

This report highlights the challenges surrounding aid delivery for humanitarian organisations and access to that aid for people in need.  It aims to inform humanitarian responders, donors, and decision makers about the access constraints affecting their operations, staff, and the communities they serve.

This report analyses the multisectoral impact of Typhoon Yagi on affected states and regions in Myanmar, detailing pre-crisis needs and vulnerabilities where information is available. This report also anticipates developments in the coming two–three months and details humanitarian constraints and response capacity. 

Since 30 June 2024, continuous heavy rainfall in Myanmar has led to flash floods that have particularly affected the northern and northwestern regions, including Bago, Kachin, Magway, Mandalay, Sagaing, and Shan.

From 29 June, Myanmar’s monsoon season brought heavy rainfall that caused fluvial flooding in the north of the country. The most extensive flooding has occurred Kachin state. At least 31,000 people were evacuated and 26,400 people were reported to be affected by the floods, only some of whom had been evacuated.

The report reviews the evolution of the humanitarian situation across Myanmar in 2023 and early 2024, focusing on key contextual developments and humanitarian trends. It also highlights the response capacity and constraints and provides an outlook for humanitarian developments throughout 2024.

Since the end of October 2023, fighting between ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) and the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) has escalated in several states across the country. On 26 October, a coalition of EAOs known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, attacked security force bases in northern Shan state. 

This report analyses the current analysis ecosystem in the humanitarian context of Myanmar. It highlights the humanitarian sector’s analysis needs and gaps resulting from the reduced operational space and consequent constraints on data collection and data and information sharing. 

The political turmoil and violence in Myanmar following the February 2021 military coup have led to a significant influx of refugees from Myanmar seeking safety and shelter in northeastern India. The displaced people from Myanmar include ‘stateless’ Rohingya refugees and Myanmar nationals, mainly from Chin and Sagaing states. 

On 14 May 2023, the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha made landfall between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu township in Myanmar. The cyclone caused significant damage to critical infrastructure, houses, and shelters in western and northern Myanmar, and in Bangladesh’s southeastern Chattogram division.