On March 25, a earthquake of magnitude 7.7 killed more than 3600 people, more than 4800 injured and 184 still missing.
More than 90 million people have been affected by this disaster. Also, thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have turned into ruins. Earthquakes still continue in the most affected areas, resulting in the current humanitarian crisis.
UN agencies have demanded an additional $ 24.16 million assistance to assist in the maximum damaged region. In addition to these, the human need for Myanmar and $ 1.5 million is also being used for Myanmar in December 2021.
In the revised project, about 20 million people have been identified, who have come under the needy department because of this earthquake and they need immediate assistance. This number is in addition to 43 million people dependent on assistance before the earthquake.
The military and opposition to power in February 2021 Armed party In the ongoing cruel civil war, Myanmar was going through a crisis before the disaster. About 2 million people here, that is, about one -third of the population requires humanitarian assistance and protection.
‘Heart -Breaking’ situation
During the visit to Myanmar, the UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop met the community destroyed by the earthquake and requested the international community to support him for immediate relief and long -term restructuring.
He also emphasized the need to implement the immediate ceasefire to promote assistance and re -assist.
He said, “We have to make efforts to implement the ceasefire to prevent killings and conflicts, so that human workers, search and rescue parties and people involved in the rescue can work safely.”
Julie Bishop praised the tolerance of the survivors, describing the destruction from the earthquake as “heartbreaking.”
He emphasized on the need for international assistance, “I am especially fascinated by those who are especially those who have lost their homes.”
“The role of the international community at this point is very important at this point, not only for raising additional funds, but also through its impact to ensure that all the aspects should keep their weapons, so that the mimar’s people can concentrate on the track to return the track.”
Pressure on the promotion of support
According to data from UN agencies, the pressure on the public services required in Myanmar, which is already stressed in Myanmar, has increased.
According to a human bulletin in UNICEF, the remaining health facilities in Myanmar are fighting the serious deficit of medical materials.
More than 193 was damaged in health centers and 2,311 schools. At the same time, due to the infrastructure decline, there is a lack of food items, causing prices touching the sky and increasing the risk of infectious diseases.
Sagaying and Mandel have been reported to the intense water -containing squad (AWD). The situation is becoming more serious because of the destruction of sanitation systems.
Also, the situation has worsened for the surviving people with excess heat and heavy, irrational rainfall, which reaches 44 degrees centigrade (111 degrees Fahrenheit). Many of these people have no place to stay.
Infrastructure
The earthquake has once again expressed concern over the weak infrastructure in Myanmar.
The UN Economic and Social Commission (SCAP) has warned that the reorganization of roads, bridges and major government buildings should be given priority to ensure that future catastrophes do not destroy this level.
The Commission said, “This is not an option – it’s a social and economic need.”