AS of 20 August, a total of 3,782 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 26 remain missing in six regions and states of Myanmar that were severely affected by the 28 March earthquake.

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 860 deceased persons have been recovered.

Local and foreign donors have been providing financial and material support to the affected people, with further announcements on donations forthcoming.

MNA/MKKS

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