As of 14 June, 3,752 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 54 remain missing in six regions and states of Myanmar 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. So far, 653 people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings, and the bodies of 831 deceased individuals have been recovered.
Local donors and philanthropic individuals have been providing financial aid and relief supplies to those impacted by the disaster. Similarly, foreign governments, international organizations, and charitable donors have contributed monetary and material assistance.
Between 5 pm on 13 June and 5 pm on 14 June, various forms of international aid arrived at Yangon International Airport, including instant noodles, sleeping bags, and tents weighing 0.152 tonne, provided by the Lotus Light Charity Society of Singapore, Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, and Love and Care Charity Group.
These relief items are reported to be distributed promptly to the affected communities to ensure timely support.
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