Myanmar’s military junta makes a rare appeal for help to cope with severe floods | News in brief

Typhoon Yagi has caused enormous destruction in Myanmar,

The head of Myanmar’s military junta has issued an international appeal for help to help the country survive the severe floods it has been experiencing. The head of the junta said on Friday that the authorities should contact foreign countries to get help for the flood victims.

In Myanmar, according to the military junta, more than 235,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to floods and landslides caused by typhoon Yagi. More than 30 people have lost their lives.

Requests for help are rare, as the military junta ruling the country has previously blocked humanitarian aid from abroad.

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