Myanmar Earthquake: Widespread Aid Distribution Underway Following Mandalay Quake
Mandalay, The Gulf Observer: Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay on 28 March, sweeping destruction across several regions of Myanmar, the government has rolled out a comprehensive emergency response involving impact assessments, rescue efforts, and the distribution of international humanitarian aid.
The tremor severely affected the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, Shan State, and Bago Region, prompting a national relief effort coordinated across ministries and local administrations.
Since the night of 29 March, humanitarian supplies have been pouring into Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, and Mandalay International Airports, as well as the Yangon Thilawa Port. Aid from regional and global partners — including the AHA Centre, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, Belarus, Laos, Singapore Red Cross, Nepal, the UAE, Brunei, and Malaysia — has been swiftly dispatched to impacted areas.
These donations encompass tents, tarpaulins, hygiene kits, food, household goods, generators, sleeping bags, kitchen sets, electrical appliances, and medical and surgical supplies.
Region-Specific Relief Efforts:
- Nay Pyi Taw Council Area: Aid was allocated according to the Council’s structured relief plan, with civil servant families receiving provisions through their respective ministries.
- Mandalay Region: Over 52 vehicles transported aid via Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, supplemented by direct shipments to Mandalay (TadaU) International Airport. The Mandalay Region Government oversees local distribution.
- Sagaing Region: 23 vehicles delivered supplies now under the management of the regional government.
- Southern Shan State: Aid carried by seven vehicles is being distributed by the Shan State Government.
- Medical Response: Hospital equipment, medicines, and surgical tools have been handed over to the Ministry of Health to bolster care for the injured.
The government has pledged weekly updates on the arrival and allocation of foreign-donated aid to ensure transparency and efficiency in reaching affected communities. Attached data tables detail the initial distribution phases in Shan State (South), Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region, and Nay Pyi Taw, with ongoing efforts to continue until recovery stabilizes across all regions.
