At least 236 people have been confirmed dead after Typhoon Yagi caused severe flooding in several regions of Myanmar. Some 77 people remain missing, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday, citing official figures.

At least 74 people have died and scores more are still missing in Myanmar following heavy flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi, state media reported on Sunday.

A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes.