Myanmar rotates from the devastation of an earthquake by 7.7 Magnite, which killed over 2,700 people and left thousands of injured. Given that rescue staff compete against the time to find survivors, an ongoing civil war and damage to infrastructure are a crippling effort for help, so many people, without food, water or medical assistance.
According to The Economic Times, a 63 -year -old woman was pulled out alive from the debris in Nayitaw after imprisonment for 91 hours. However, experts warn that the chances of survival will drop significantly more than 72 hours of more than 441 people are still missing, the number of victims is expected to increase.
Myanmar military government led by senior gen. Min Aung Hlaing reported 2,719 deaths and 4,521 injuries, mostly in Mandalay and Nayitaw, near Epicenter. In the heartbreaking tragedy, 50 Buddhist monks died when their monastery collapsed and another 150 feared.
Disaster complicated the struggle of civil war and help
Myanmar was already in a crisis before the earthquake, with millions being displaced by the Civil War. Now, the lack of electricity, roads and communication slows efforts for help. While international teams from China, India, Russia and Southeast Asia have arrived, lack of heavy machines means that many workers dig manually.
The National Government (Nugr), the Myanmar opposition force, called for direct humanitarian aid, warned against possible military interference for help.
The United Nations (UN) also raised concerns about the imminent focus of the disease, with crowded shelters and damaged water infrastructure increase the risk of measles, dengue and respiratory infections.
Efforts for help and international reactions
Countries around the world have committed millions of humanitarian aid, but the challenges remain to be inventory in the affected areas. The monsoon season is ready to deteriorate conditions, with thousands of bedtime outside, either because their homes are destroyed or because of fear of shocks.
Despite the urgent need for assistance, the Myanmar military government has the history of blocking foreign aid. After Cyclone Nargis in 2008, which killed more than 100,000 people, Junta initially refused international assistance and postponed a major effort for help.
The UN and the global humanitarian organization urges the army to ensure unlimited access to the affected regions, warning that the delay in the division of relief could lead to an even greater disaster.
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