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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