US urges local authorities to facilitate delivery of assistance to Yagi affected people

 Narinjara News, 20 September 2024

The Embassy of the United States in Yangon announced that Washington will provide assistance to those affected by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar.

“Working through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States continues to provide critical humanitarian assistance to affected and vulnerable communities throughout the country in the aftermath of severe flooding and destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi,” said a statement.

It also urged local authorities to ensure humanitarian access to the most affected communities, so they can receive clean water, sanitation, hygiene supplies and other essential relief items, including those funded by the international community.

Additionally, the embassy’s statement noted that the United States will continue to assist those affected by Typhoon Yagi in the coming days.

Typhoon Yagi caused flash floods in several regions and States of Myanmar during the second week of September and it resulted in the death of  268 individuals and affecting over 600,000 residents.

The flood victims in the mainland are getting support from the rescuers, but  those in Arakan State are yet to receive any assistance.