"Monsoon season has been affecting several parts of Myanmar since the end of June, particularly the northern and north-western parts, causing floods and resulting in evacuations and damage. The worst-hit regions are Kachin, Magway, Mandalay and Sagaing. As of 16 July, according to UN OCHA, an estimated 118,000 people have been temporarily evacuated to safer places. Sagaing has been the hardest hit, with at least 11 townships flooded, followed by Mandalay, which had four townships affected. Kachin State has also been impacted, with 37,000 people evacuated due to flash floods. On 18-19 July, moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast over northern and central Myanmar, while very heavy rainfall is expected across southern Myanmar. DG ECHO’s emergency response mechanism, which is designed to respond to populations displacements within the first 72 hours, is responding with rapid needs assessments and immediate assistance..."