Hello and welcome. Here is today’s m.CDM domestic news roundup.
Today’s main stories include severe flooding across 21 townships in Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Ayeyarwady regions, affecting more than 450,000 people and leaving at least 25 dead; an overnight military airstrike in Gwa Township that killed eight civilians; the death of an 82-year-old female political prisoner from stomach cancer in Shwebo Prison; and a World Food Programme warning that nearly 12.4 million people in Myanmar are now facing hunger because of conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated natural disasters.
- Flooding affects more than 450,000 people across four regions
The National Unity Government’s Ministry of Social Welfare, Labour and Humanitarian Affairs, or MSLHA, says flooding is affecting 21 townships across Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Ayeyarwady regions. More than 450,000 people have been affected and at least 25 deaths have been reported.
The flooding follows days of heavy rainfall in upper Myanmar as well as water releases from reservoirs. Sagaing Region has reportedly been the hardest hit.
Teams led by deputy ministers from the humanitarian affairs and natural resources ministries have visited some of the most affected areas together with officials from the Sagaing Federal Unit Government. Emergency assistance has been provided through local administrative, health and humanitarian networks.
The ministry said emergency funds of 10 million kyat per township have been provided directly to local representatives. Assistance has also been extended to displaced people who moved from Mandalay Region into Sagaing.
Support for flood victims in Mandalay is being coordinated with the Mandalay Unit Government, while assistance in Ayeyarwady is being delivered through partner organizations.
MSLHA has also warned flood-affected communities to take precautions against diarrhea and other health problems that may emerge after the flooding.
- Eight civilians killed in overnight airstrike in Gwa Township
The Arakan Army, or AA, said eight civilians were killed when Myanmar military aircraft bombed Kyintali town in Gwa Township, Rakhine State, late on August 13.
According to the AA, a fighter jet dropped two bombs at around 11:30 p.m. on a residential area along Metta Paung Ku Road in Ward No. 1.
The eight victims reportedly included six adults and two children, aged 12 and seven. They were killed together when the bombs struck a house. Five civilian homes and a three-wheeled vehicle were also damaged.
The AA said it was continuing to investigate whether there were additional casualties or property damage.
Earlier that night, at around 10:55 p.m., a military jet also bombed Kaing Khon village in Gwa Township. No casualties or significant property damage were reported in that attack.
The AA warned residents across areas under its control to remain alert to the continuing risk of airstrikes.
- Woman killed by drone strike in Sintgaing area; monastery damaged in Shwegu airstrike
Local reports say military forces stationed around Htone Gyi and Shwe Gon Taing villages in Singu Township have continued using drones and artillery against nearby communities.
At about 9 a.m. on August 14, troops based in Htone Gyi reportedly dropped a bomb from a drone near the southern part of Sin Thay village, killing a 60-year-old woman, Daw Win Maw.
Military forces also reportedly carried out drone attacks on Sin Thay village twice on August 13, as well as attacks on Sin Thay and Shwe Bayet villages on the evening of August 12.
In Momeik Township, military aircraft also carried out strikes around noon on August 14. A fighter jet reportedly dropped four bombs around Shwe Taw village and near the road toward Mabein, while a helicopter also opened fire in the area.
Separately, in Shwegu Township, a Y-12 aircraft bombed Taw Hlan village monastery at around 4 a.m. on August 12. The monastery was hit and burned, but no casualties were reported because local residents had already evacuated.
The monastery had reportedly been built with donations from villagers and had been in use for only about six years.
- 82-year-old political prisoner dies of stomach cancer in Shwebo Prison
The Women’s Organization of Political Prisoners, or WOPP, says an 82-year-old female political prisoner died from stomach cancer in Shwebo Prison on August 13.
WOPP says female political prisoners are increasingly suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses because of poor nutrition, unsanitary prison conditions and inadequate medical treatment.
Around eight female political prisoners are reportedly currently suffering from cancers including oral, stomach, cervical and breast cancer, as well as other women’s health conditions.
According to WOPP, the 82-year-old prisoner had been sentenced in 2023 to seven years under Section 52(a). She had experienced abdominal pain even before her arrest, but repeated requests for proper treatment after imprisonment were reportedly denied.
She was finally allowed to receive treatment at an outside hospital in May 2026, about three months before her death. By then, WOPP said, her cancer had already reached an advanced stage.
The organization says it will continue documenting human rights violations and inadequate medical care faced by female political prisoners.
- Fierce fighting reported in Yegyi and Thabaung townships
The Arakan Army says intense clashes took place at five locations in Yegyi and Thabaung townships in Ayeyarwady Region, forcing Myanmar military columns to retreat.
According to the AA, fighting continued for much of August 12 near Point 101 in Yegyi Township and around Thabaung Kalay village in Thabaung Township after military forces launched large-scale offensives.
Near Thabaung Kalay, troops from Infantry Battalion 101 under the 66th Division reportedly fought AA forces for nearly three hours. The military used airstrikes, drones and artillery support, but the AA said the column eventually withdrew after suffering casualties.
Additional clashes lasting between four and seven hours were reported south and southwest of Point 101 in Yegyi Township.
The AA said its forces recovered weapons, ammunition and bodies of military personnel following the fighting. These claims could not be independently verified from the information provided.
The Myanmar military has repeatedly attempted to advance through areas bordering Rakhine State from Ayeyarwady, Bago, Magway and Chin over the past year and more, according to the AA.
- NUG says nearly US$30 million from PRF used to support PDF forces
The National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defence says it has carried out 38 rounds of financial support for People’s Defence Force battalions and units since their formation.
On average, each round has involved about US$960,000, while support in 2026 has reportedly increased to around US$1.3 million per round.
The assistance has been distributed among more than 360 PDF battalions, units and military columns across the country. Beginning with the 36th round of support, some People’s Defence Organization, or Pa Ka Pha, combat units have also been included.
The ministry said more than 85 percent of the total spending, or approximately US$30 million, came from the People’s Revolution Supply Force, or PRF, fundraising program.
Those funds were raised during a 46-month period from December 2021 through September 2025.
The ministry described the resistance movement as entering a crucial stage and urged the public to continue supporting PRF and other NUG fundraising programs.
- Magway Federal Unit forces assist flood victims in Salin Township
Columns 2 and 4 under the Magway Federal Unit have been helping flood-affected communities in Salin Township by evacuating residents to safer areas and distributing clean drinking water.
According to the Interim Magway Federal Unit Government’s Ministry of Defence, the teams are operating in villages affected by rising water from the Ayeyarwady River.
Residents in riverside communities have faced flooded homes as well as shortages of clean drinking water.
The ministry said its forces would continue assisting communities with humanitarian needs while other units remain engaged in frontline fighting.
- European Union provides an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian assistance
The European Union announced on August 14 that it would provide an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian assistance for people affected by natural disasters and other crises in Myanmar.
The funding is intended to support people affected by armed conflict, displacement and recent flooding across the country.
With the new allocation, EU humanitarian assistance for Myanmar in 2026 has reached a total of €49.1 million.
The aid will be delivered through EU humanitarian partners and will include emergency health care, food assistance, protection services, temporary shelter, safe water and sanitation supplies.
EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis has changed dramatically over the past five years. She said approximately 16.2 million people currently require humanitarian assistance, making Myanmar one of the world’s major humanitarian emergencies.
- WFP warns nearly 12.4 million people in Myanmar are facing hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme says around 12.4 million people in Myanmar are facing hunger because of continuing conflict, displacement, economic hardship, rising food prices and repeated natural disasters.
The WFP issued the warning as it announced the start of emergency flood-response operations.
The agency said monsoon flooding could further worsen food insecurity and Myanmar’s broader humanitarian crisis.
Emergency assistance began in Laymyethna Township in Ayeyarwady Region, where heavy rainfall since July 30 reportedly caused a dam failure and widespread flooding.
WFP has distributed high-energy biscuits and other nutritious ready-to-eat food to affected residents.
Assessments in Laymyethna found that more than 32,000 people across five wards and 98 villages had been affected by flooding.
WFP has also supplied local partners in Ayeyarwady Region with 20 metric tons of nutritious food, enough to support around 10,000 people.
The organization says this year’s floods have placed additional pressure on people already struggling because of conflict and economic hardship, damaging homes and crops, contaminating drinking water and disrupting local markets.
That concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news program.
The reports presented today were provided by Ko Thit and Khar Shell.
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