As of 30 May, a total of 3,740 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 68 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 817 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 monetary and material assistance.

On 28 May, medications weighing 0.287 tonne arrived at Yangon International Airport from the Parami Group, a Buddhist association in Vietnam, and were handed over to Foreign Affairs.

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

MNA/MKKS

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