Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:53
A team of construction experts, led by U Kyaw Myo Han, the Structure Design Engineer of the KMH Generation Structural Design Group, conducted inspections of Ministry buildings in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning to assess damage and structural integrity.
The team thoroughly examined the main hall on the ground floor of the Ministry of Information buildings. This included the offices of the News and Periodicals Enterprise, the Accounts Department, the Ministry’s library, and the Union Minister’s meeting room and office on the third floor. They also inspected the offices of the Deputy Minister, Secretary, and Deputy Secretary, among others, evaluating each room to determine the extent of any damage.
Since 1 April, two teams of experts from the KMH Generation Structural Design Group have inspected over 30 buildings within the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. These inspections have covered a range of structures, including hotels, Ministry offices, and residences. The teams have been assessing the condition of each building, noting whether they are in good condition or require renovation. Inspections of the remaining buildings are ongoing.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:52
Due to a powerful earthquake that occurred on 28 March, two major airports -Nay Pyi Taw International Airport and Mandalay International Airport, roads, and railway sections, suffered collapse and damage, and the transportation and communication services were affected to a certain extent. The Ministry of Transport and Communications conducted maintenance with proper manpower, reserve materials and effective supplies.
In the rail transport sector, the Myanma Railways repaired 60 rail tracks and 11 railway bridges on the Yangon-Mandalay railway. On 3 April, the trail section using one mail train coach and four cargo coaches was conducted on the Bago-Toungoo section and Nay Pyi Taw-Thazi section. On 4 April, three coaches of down train operated to Yangon from Nay Pyi Taw and Toungoo railway stations, the uptrain from Toungoo, Nay Pyi Taw and Tatkon stations to Mandalay for trial.
Starting from 5 April, No 7 uptrain DEMU will leave from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw at 1 pm, while the No 8 down DEMU train will from Nay Pyi Taw to Yangon at 12:30 pm, No 28 down express train from Mandalay to Nay Pyi Taw at 6 am, No 27 up express train from Nay Pyi Taw to Mandalay at 1:30 pm, No 11 up train from Yangon to Mandalay at 5 am, and No 12 down train from Mandalay to Yangon at 5 pm. The tickets are sold at the railway stations and ticket counters in advance.
In the aviation sector, the runway of Mandalay International Airport was repaired, and the rescue flights were allowed to resume operations starting on 2 April while the domestic flights were on 4 April. Therefore, the domestic airlines operated 12 flights yesterday. Similarly, the control tower and aviation communication system infrastructure of Nay Pyi Taw International Airport were repaired, and they were reopened for rescue flights starting on 29 March. The Union minister, deputy ministers and relevant officials inspected the facilities at the airport on 4 April, and the domestic flights will resume operations starting from 5 April.
In the waterway transport sector, the arch beams of Sagaing Bridge (Inwa) on the old Mandalay-Sagaing Road collapsed and transport was suspended temporarily. Meanwhile, the Inland Water Transport-owned ferries and private vessels transport the trucks and rescue machinery free between Mandalay (Shwekyatyet) jetty and Sagaing jetty. From 31 March to 3 April, they transported 869 passengers, 461 trucks and machinery, 222 vehicles and 12 motorcycles.
In the communication sector, 6,730 mobile communication stations in quake-affected areas were destroyed and the communication failed. Due to the timely maintenance, 4,500 stations are now in good condition. Moreover, the temporary mobile communication poles were arranged in key places in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and Mandalay Region. Free on-net mobile calls and SMS services were provided from 29 March to 10 April.
Therefore, the Ministry of Transport and Communications exerts efforts to restore the road, waterway, aviation and communication services to normal operations as soon as possible.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:51
A Chinese rescue team from Yunnan Province donated blankets and mosquito net to the Ministry of Information’s earthquake-affected staff.
Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn received the donation, expressing gratitude for the support. The donation was made in response to the 28 March earthquake, which caused significant damage in six regions of Myanmar.
The CITIC Myanmar also donated five temporary shelters for six families, handed over to Deputy Minister U Ye Tint. In the afternoon, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn and Deputy Minister U Ye Tint visited the affected staff and distributed essential items, including solar-powered lamps for fire safety.
Channel 8 Myanmar Holding Co Ltd and other donors also provided 15 types of goods, including mattresses, clean water and food supplies.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:51
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation has stated the condition of reservoirs following the earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025.
After the earthquake, relevant officials promptly inspected the safety and structural integrity of reservoirs in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory. Preliminary inspections of 12 reservoirs managed by the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems confirmed that all remain structurally sound. While minor surface damage was observed on some earthen embankments, experts from the dam safety inspection team confirmed that there is no risk of failure.
Among the 12 diversion weirs located downstream of the reservoirs, only the Sinthay diversion weirs, measuring 930 feet in width and 20 feet in depth sustained damage over a length of approximately 150 feet. Further detailed assessments are ongoing.
Similarly, engineers are conducting inspections on major dams across all regions and states. Initial findings indicate no significant damage and further assessments are underway. Authorities will continue to release updates as needed and the public is advised that there is no cause for concern.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:50
Following the strong earthquake and aftershocks on 28 March, various infrastructures including roads and buildings collapsed, leading to casualties and injuries.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the earthquake-affected townships of Nay Pyi Taw, with international and local teams aiding the victims.
Rescue teams from Vietnam and the UAE are working together with Myanmar’s special search and rescue teams at the Ottarathiri Private Specialist Hospital in Ottarathiri Township. Likewise, teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore are assisting local teams at Jade City Hotel in Zabuthiri Township. They are helping recover bodies for transfer to relevant hospitals and providing medical care for the injured.
Humanitarian support is also flowing in from the public and charitable organizations, providing food, clean water, emergency funds, clothing and medical supplies. The government is organizing temporary shelters, emergency water vehicles and other relief efforts to support the victims. International rescue teams are continuing to coordinate with local teams to provide aid and medical services to the affected communities. — MNA/KZL
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:48
International rescue and medical teams arriveing daily at Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport, according to their scheduled flights, as the government continues its rescue and relief operations in earthquake-impacted areas.
Yesterday saw the arrival of doctors and medical personnel from Singapore and Bhutan, along with humanitarian relief supplies from Laos, China, and Indonesia.
Officials from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the arriving teams at the airport. These teams are expected to promptly deploy to the earthquake-affected regions to provide rescue and medical assistance.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:48
A strong earthquake hit central Myanmar at 12:51 pm yesterday.
The earthquake was initially reported to have a magnitude of 7.7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2137 miles) near Sagaing in central Myanmar. According to the GFZ Institute for Geosciences in Germany, the strong quake that struck yesterday afternoon was centred in Myanmar.
The earthquake was felt across Myanmar, as well as in Thailand, China, and Laos.
The earthquake caused the collapses of the old Sagaing Bridge, and several buildings in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Pyinmana, Aungban, and Inlay. Damages also include the collapses of the Dokhtawady Bridge on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, and some portions at and around 362-mile Yangon-Mandalay Expressway causing some road closures along the route.
The Sagaing Fault is an important earthquake-prone fault in Myanmar, running from central to northern Myanmar. This fault is caused by the movement of the Indian and Eurasian plates, and the cities along which are included in the most earthquake-prone areas in Myanmar.
The authorities have warned that the Sagaing Fault is one of the most geologically dangerous areas in Myanmar, and it is important to be prepared for the risk to be reduced by building earthquake-resistant buildings and educating the public about earthquake hazard protection.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:42
AT 12:51 pm on 28 March, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale struck, centred 21 kilometres northeast of the Mandalay Seismological Station. In response to the impact of this earthquake, the National Disaster Management Committee has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas, including Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, northeastern Shan State, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, and Bago Region. The government will promptly carry out investigations and relief efforts. We kindly urge the public not to believe in any rumours that may arise but to follow the official announcements continuously released by the Disaster Management Committee. Moreover, based on estimates, aftershocks may still occur following this earthquake. Therefore, we strongly advise everyone to stay in safe locations.
This urgent announcement is being made due to the current critical situation. The Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister is currently at Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1,000-bed) to comfort patients. The main message I want to convey is that hospitals in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, and Sagaing have received a large number of patients injured due to the earthquake. There is also a significant need for blood donations. Therefore, I sincerely request blood donors in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, and Sagaing regions to urgently contact hospitals and donate blood as soon as possible.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:38
AT 12:51:02 pm on 28 March, a very strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter Scale struck, centred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was approximately 21 kilometres northeast of the Mandalay seismic station and about 20 kilometres northeast of Mandalay City, at coordinates 22.09° North Latitude and 96.23° East Longitude. Following the main quake, about three aftershocks were recorded.
The strong earthquake destroyed roads, bridges and buildings in Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Bago regions and northeastern Shan State and Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.
A few hours after the earthquake, Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspected the earthquake-affected areas in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. The Senior General and party inspected damage to roads and bridges caused by the earthquake from Pinlaung junction to the traffic light of the Nay Pyi Taw Command Headquarters damaged roads and bridges on Yazahtani Road and Pyinmana-Taungnyo Road. The Senior General gave guidance on priority to be given to ensuring convenient travel of the people and improvement of the routes with the use of manpower and heavy machinery as quickly as possible.
The Senior General viewed providing medical treatment to the patients who sustained injuries in the earthquake at the Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1,000-bed) and comforted patients. He instructed officials to provide necessary healthcare services to the injured as soon as possible through cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Medical Services.
The Senior General viewed rescue and relief operations for housing damaged by the earthquake at Khayay staff housing near Nay Pyi Taw Myoma Market and the collapse of shops in Thabyaygon market. He instructed officials to prioritize expeditious rescue of the people enclosed in the damaged buildings, providing full equipment for volunteers to perform rescue and relief measures, and take care of safety and others.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:30
Esteemed people,
As you know, an earthquake jolted Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region and other areas at about 12:51 pm Myanmar Standard Time on 28 March 2025. The earthquake centred at a depth of 10 kilometres, 20 kilometres northeast of Mandalay. It was a very strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter Scale, and the main earthquake was followed by three aftershocks.
Due to this incident, significant damage has been reported in Mandalay, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw. According to the latest reports, a total of 144 people have died – 96 in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, 18 in Sagaing, and 30 in Kyaukse. Moreover, a total of 732 people have been injured – 432 in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and 300 in Sagaing, and the number of the injured in Kyaukse is still under verification. The number of casualties is expected to rise further. In some areas, buildings have collapsed, and we are still carrying out rescue operations in those locations. I have personally visited and assessed the situation as well. I would like to request the public to provide aid and as much support as possible for the ongoing rescue efforts needed due to the impact of this earthquake.
I have declared a state of emergency in all affected areas and have opened all possible channels to receive international assistance. Just recently, I would like to reveal the AHA Centre confirmed that emergency relief supplies will be sent on 29 March, and India has also offered to send relief supplies on 29 March. I would like to invite any country or organization to come and assist the monks, nuns, and citizens in Myanmar who are in need. Thank you all.
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