Three weeks after a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar, basic services have yet to be restored in the worst-hit areas. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake was near Mandalay, causing significant damage across six regions and states. Aftershocks continue to shake the region daily, disrupting response efforts and exacerbating existing resource limitations. The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, worsened by the earthquake, has left millions in need of assistance.
As of now, the death toll stands at 3,726 with thousands injured and missing. International and local rescuers have collaborated to save hundreds of individuals and recover bodies from the rubble. Damage caused by the earthquake includes thousands of buildings, schools, hospitals, bridges, and other vital infrastructure throughout the country.
Emergency services workers, aided by the Myanmar Rescue Federation, are focused on clearing debris, recovering bodies, and providing aid to survivors. The UN Development Program estimates that millions of tons of debris need to be removed, indicating the scale of the recovery effort necessary. In Naypyitaw, the capital, most rescue efforts have ceased, and damaged government buildings remain unrepaired.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has announced plans to redesign the urban layout of Naypyitaw. The city became the capital in 2006, known for its grandiose government buildings and vast infrastructure. The ongoing recovery effort in Myanmar is hampered by ongoing aftershocks, lack of resources, and the scale of the devastation caused by the earthquake.
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