AS of 9 May, 3,720 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 86 remain missing across 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 conducting emergency operations in the affected areas without delay. To date, 653 people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings, and the bodies of 797 deceased individuals 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.

Between 5 pm on 8 May and 5 pm on 9 May, various forms of international assistance arrived at Yangon International Airport. Medications weighing 0.855 tonne were delivered by the Japan Red Cross Society through the Myanmar Red Cross Society.

Likewise, on the morning of 8 May, blankets, mosquito nets, medications, canned food, sanitary pads, and consumer goods weighing 27.1 tonnes were delivered to earthquake victims by the Thai Red Cross Society through the Myanmar Red Cross Society. These items were transported by two special Thai military aircraft and arrived at Mandalay International Airport.

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

MNA/MKKS

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