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Myanmar: Typhoon Yagi Kills Over 70, Casualty Count Expected To Rise

The death toll in Myanmar from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi reached at least 74 on Saturday, with 89 people missing. Difficulties in compiling information have raised fears that the number of casualties may be higher. Typhoon Yagi earlier hit Vietnam, northern Thailand and Laos, killing more than 260 people and causing major damage.

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Myanmar floods: View of flooded areas in Naypyitaw | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo

A high view of flooded areas in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Partially-submerged buildings in Naypyitaw | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Partially-submerged buildings are seen along a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Local residents travel by boat in Naypyitaw | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Local residents travel by boat on a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: View of a submerged car in Naypyitaw | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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A car is submerged on a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Debris from half-submerged residences float on a road | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Debris from half-submerged residences float on a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Residents sit on a bench on a flooded road | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Local residents sit on a bench on a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: A woman looks out at flooded areas | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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A woman looks out at flooded areas in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Flood victims take rest at temporary camp | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Flood victims take rest at temporary camp opened at monastery in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Flood victims receive relief supplies | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Flood victims receive relief supplies from a private donor in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Flood victims receive relief supplies in Naypyitaw | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Flood victims receive relief supplies from a private donor in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Myanmar floods: Local residents wash clothes along a flooded road | Photo: AP/Aung Shine Oo
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Local residents wash clothes along a flooded road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.