International Organizations Launch Emergency Support for Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Comprehensive reports indicate that after a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar, international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations have initiated urgent coordination efforts and mobilized global reserve supplies to support the relief operations in the earthquake - affected areas of Myanmar.

On the 29th, the ICRC stated that in the hardest - hit regions including Mandalay Region and the capital Nay Pyi Taw, some residents were still staying outdoors, worried about aftershocks. The organization is working with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and its partners to assess the needs of the disaster - stricken areas and will provide all possible support.

According to information on the United Nations official website, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on the 29th that most of the casualties caused by the strong earthquake occurred in Mandalay. A large number of houses were destroyed, infrastructure was severely damaged, the internet in major cities was interrupted, and land and air transportation were seriously affected, posing great difficulties for the relief operations. The Myanmar government has sent out a request for humanitarian assistance to the international community.

The United Nations said that it and its partners have a "strong presence" around Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, and reserve supplies can be used for disaster relief before more relief materials arrive. Additionally, a convoy of 17 trucks from the United Nations, carrying temporary shelters and medical supplies from China to the earthquake - affected areas in Myanmar, is expected to reach Mandalay on the 30th.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that it has a local office in Mandalay, and its staff are on duty, fully assessing the disaster situation. They will go to the front - line of the disaster area for on - site inspections as soon as the traffic conditions permit. Meanwhile, the agency is preparing to coordinate relief supplies from its global warehouses to support the disaster - stricken areas.

The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that it and its partners are preparing to dispatch emergency medical teams to Myanmar, deploy field hospitals and mobile surgical teams. Its logistics center in Dubai, UAE, is getting emergency medical supplies ready for the disaster - affected areas.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that it is transporting relief supplies such as tents, tarpaulins, and hygiene kits to the disaster area, but the plan to transport more supplies requires the support of partners.

The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated $5 million, and the United Nations Office for Project Services will distribute $10 million to support the disaster - relief operations in Myanmar.

According to the notification from the Myanmar State Administration Council, as of noon local time on the 30th, the powerful earthquake has caused approximately 1,700 deaths, about 3,400 injuries, and around 300 people are missing in the country.