Three weeks after a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar, basic services have yet to be restored in the worst-hit areas. Humanitarian organizations report that aftershocks are still frequent, causing fear and uncertainty among residents and disrupting recovery efforts. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.7, caused significant damage to six regions and states in Myanmar, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis due to the civil war in the country. The death toll stands at 3,726 with thousands more injured and missing. The earthquake damaged thousands of buildings, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, leaving residents without safe shelter, clean water, and other essential services.
Rescue workers, including international teams from 25 countries, have been working to clear debris and recover bodies from collapsed buildings. However, resources are limited, and the number of rescue teams has decreased as international teams have returned home after completing their work. The United Nations Development Program estimates that 2.5 million tons of debris need to be removed from the earthquake-affected areas.
In Naypyitaw, the capital city of Myanmar, government buildings remain damaged, and the urban layout is set to be redesigned by the military government. Residents have been clearing debris from residential areas on their own, as relief efforts have dwindled. With the ongoing challenges of aftershocks and limited resources, the recovery and reconstruction efforts in Myanmar remain a significant challenge.
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