As of 24 May, a total of 3,732 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 75 remain missing in six regions and states of Myanmar that were severely affected by the powerful earthquake that struck on 28 March.

Search and rescue teams from the Myanmar Fire Brigade, along with local and international rescue organizations, have been carrying out emergency operations in the affected areas without delay. So far, 653 people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings, and the bodies of 809 deceased persons have been recovered.

Both local donors and philanthropic individuals have been providing financial aid and relief supplies to those affected by the disaster. Similarly, foreign governments, international organizations, and charitable donors have been offering material assistance.

Between 5 pm on 23 May and 5 pm on 24 May, various forms of international assistance arrived at Yangon International Airport and Ports. Instant noodles weighing 0.165 tonne from Lotus Light Charity Society, 4,500 cement bags (weighing 225 tonnes) from India and 360 packages of Modular (prefabricated) from China.

These relief items will swiftly be distributed to the affected communities to ensure timely support.

 MNA/MKKS 

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