SIX regions and states in Myanmar severely affected by the powerful earthquake that struck on 28 March continue to report serious human loss. As of 19 June, 3,756 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 50 remain missing.
Search and rescue operations are
carried out promptly and continuously by members of the Myanmar Fire Brigade
and both domestic and international rescue teams in the affected areas. As a
result, 653 people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings, and the
bodies of 834 deceased individuals have been recovered.
Humanitarian assistance continues to
arrive from generous donors both inside the country and abroad. Cash donations
and relief items are provided by local philanthropists. Likewise, international
governments, organizations, and donors also contribute financial aid and
essential supplies.
Between 5 pm on 18 June and 5 pm on
19 June, relief items donated by Chinese citizens and Myanmar nationals living
in China, weighing a total of 0.962 tonne, arrived at Yangon International
Airport as part of ongoing humanitarian support. In addition, 0.18 tonne of
biscuits, instant noodles, and household supplies donated by Singapore’s Buddha
Dhamma Mandala Society and Love and Care Charity Group also arrived during this
period.
These relief supplies are distributed
as quickly as possible to the hands of the people affected by the disaster.
MNA/MKKS
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