Alert note: Monsoon Flooding and Landslides in Chin State, Myanmar

A rapid-onset humanitarian crisis caused by intense monsoon rainfall, flooding and landslides is affecting hard-to-reach communities in Chin State, Myanmar. On 30 September 2026, Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported a low-pressure system crossing near Matupi and across Chin State, with warnings of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides. Primary field information provided to CCDK by its partner, Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), and CHRO's local networks documents impacts across Tedim, Hakha, Paletwa, Matupi and Thantlang. At least 80 households across 12 villages and IDP locations have been identified as affected, with 52 houses damaged or destroyed, damage to 14 agricultural/crop sites and five damaged bridges. Affected locations include IDP camps in Paletwa and Hakha; in Paletwa alone, 31 IDP households suffered direct housing damage. Damaged roads and bridges are restricting access to affected communities and the movement of emergency supplies. Priority unmet needs include emergency shelter and housing repairs, food assistance and essential relief supplies. CHRO and its local networks have direct access to affected communities and report that external humanitarian assistance has not yet reached some locations.

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