As of today, 3,745 people have died, 5,104 have been injured, and 61 remain missing in six regions and states of Myanmar that were severely affected by the powerful earthquake that struck the country on 28 March.

Members of the Myanmar Fire Brigade, along with both domestic and international rescue teams, have been carrying out search and rescue operations in the affected areas promptly. These teams have managed to rescue 653 survivors who were trapped under collapsed buildings and have recovered the bodies of 824 deceased individuals.

Local donors in Myanmar continue to provide financial assistance and essential relief items to those affected, while donations in the form of funds and supplies have also been extended by foreign countries, organizations, and international philanthropists. Between 5 pm on 11 June and 5 pm on 12 June, a shipment of 0.185 tonne of instant dried noodles donated by the Lotus Light Charity Society of Singapore arrived at Yangon International Airport.

The donated food supplies are now being rapidly distributed to the victims of the disaster.

MNA/MKKS

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