May 06, 2025
The Tahua Chinese Temple in Tachilek, Shan State (East), and generous donors donated food, medicine, and supplies to those affected by the Mandalay earthquake for the second time on 7 April, with the total donation amount reaching approximately K400 million.
May 06, 2025
A coordination meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) to discuss earthquake emergency response efforts in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
May 06, 2025
On 28 March, at approximately 12:51 pm local time, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck about 21 kilometres northeast of the Mandalay Seismological Observatory. In response, the National Disaster Management Committee declared a state of emergency in the affected areas of Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Magway Regions, northeastern Shan State and the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.
May 06, 2025
In solidarity with the people of Myanmar, Bangladesh has swiftly responded to the earthquake-affected people of Myanmar. Two consignments of relief materials containing a total of 31.5 metric tonnes of relief materials including tents, food packets, medicines, and other essential supplies have been handed over to Myanmar already. On 30 March 2025, two Bangladesh Air Force/Army aircraft (C-130 and CASA) carrying the first consignment of the relief items landed at Yangon International Airport and on 1 April 2025, similar 03 aircraft carrying the second consignment of relief materials landed at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport. Bangladeshi Ambassador to Myanmar Dr M Monwar Hossain handed over the relief materials to Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein in Yangon and to Ambassador at Large of Myanmar Foreign Ministry U Kyaw Tun at the Nay Pyi Taw Airport. It may be mentioned that a Bangladesh Navy Ship, carrying more than 111 metric tonnes of emergency relief items is set to arrive at Yangon on 11 April 2025.
Restoration efforts underway in quake-hit regions: Telecoms and postal services resume across nation
May 06, 2025
Due to the powerful earthquake, communication was disrupted at 6,730 mobile communication base stations out of more than 26,000 stations across 11 regions and states, including Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Mandalay Region, and Sagaing Region. Thanks to the concerted efforts of telecom operators, approximately 6,000 base stations had been restored by 7 April. As of now, mobile communication has resumed at 96 per cent of base stations in Nay Pyi Taw, over 88 per cent in Mandalay Region, and 91 per cent in Sagaing Region.
May 06, 2025
THE government has swiftly investigated the damage caused by the earthquake in affected areas, actively carrying out rescue operations promptly, and allowed channels for international humanitarian aid. Yesterday, rescue teams, doctors, nurses, humanitarian assistance materials, and medicines from India, Singapore, and Russia arrived in Myanmar to support the people affected by the earthquake.
May 06, 2025
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and officials, yesterday afternoon inspected the loss and damage at sports buildings of Wunna Theikdi Sports Complex caused by the Mandalay earthquake in Nay Pyi Taw.
May 06, 2025
It is necessary to address emergency needs such as communications, electricity supply, and clean drinking water.
May 06, 2025
International humanitarian aid continues to arrive in Myanmar for earthquake victims.
May 06, 2025
Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win inspected the loss and damage in the recent earthquake, repairing process and healthcare services for the injured people in the earthquake in Bago Region yesterday morning.