Severe flooding triggered by intense monsoon rains since late July 2025 has killed at least 10 people, left 12 missing, and injured 77 across Myanmar, affecting more than 131 000 people and displacing over 18 000 as of August 6, 2025.
The flooding was enhanced by moisture inflow from Cyclone Wipha’s outer bands, causing prolonged precipitation over major river basins.
As of August 6, over 131 000 people had been affected by the floods. According to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), continued rainfall was expected into August 8, raising risks for central and northern regions.
Ongoing floods across New South Wales prompted emergency evacuations in areas from Narrabri to Wee Waa as the Narrabri Creek crossed major flood level on August 6, 2025.
Major flooding affected communities in the Namoi Valley of New South Wales, where emergency services responded to rapidly rising water levels in Narrabri and Wee Waa. River systems exceeded major flood thresholds following several days of intense rainfall across the region.
On the evening of August 7, Narrabri Creek reached 7.1 m (23.3 feet), exceeding the major flood level of 6.7 m (22 feet)
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) issued emergency warnings and urged immediate evacuation of vulnerable areas, including Namoi Street, Selina Street, Cameron Park, Huxley Street, and the industrial estate.
At least 16 locations were under immediate evacuation warnings on August 6, while three locations were under a shelter now warning. Residents in areas including Narrabri Industrial Estate, Narrabri Racecourse were under and Evacuate Before Warning; urging residents to evacuate the area before 14:00 LT on August 6.
An emergency warning was previously issued for people in the Narrabri Caravan Park to evacuate before 19:00 LT on August 5.
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