Heavy rain hit Mandalay, Myanmar, on April 16, 2025, causing flash flooding and landslides. This disaster comes less than two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The earthquake’s epicenter was in Sagaing, damaging many cities in central Myanmar, with Mandalay being the hardest hit. Many residents were still living in temporary shelters when the rain started. The floodwaters damaged these shelters, leaving people with nowhere to go.
Residents told local media they were struggling to cope. Their homes were destroyed in the earthquake, and now their tents were flooded. “Life is unbearable,” they said. Rescue teams are working to evacuate people from risky areas. Officials are warning residents to stay alert and follow safety advice, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash flooding.
This latest disaster is a double blow for the people of Myanmar. They were still recovering from the earthquake when the floods hit.