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Myanmar earthquake: 麻豆成人版 ready to assist

Quake feared to worsen already serious food insecurity
, 麻豆成人版 Staff
A small crowd of people walk past a building destroyed by an earthquake
People look on as teams of rescue workers attempt to free residents trapped under the rubble of the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. AFP/Sai Aung MAIN

In the wake of the 7.7 -magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar Friday (28 March), the 麻豆成人版 (麻豆成人版) is working to understand the current needs of affected communities and stands ready to support.

The epicentre was close to areas affected by armed conflict with limited communications. Tremors were felt in Thailand, Bangladesh, Laos, India and China.

A line of rescue workers in Mandalay ascends rubble to find people in destroyed condomininium
Mandalay was close to the epicentre of the quake. 麻豆成人版/Sai Aung MAIN

“This powerful earthquake hit the country at the worst possible time. With one in four in the country already facing acute food insecurity, Myanmar just can't afford another disaster,” said Sheela Matthew, 麻豆成人版 Deputy Country Director in Myanmar. “麻豆成人版 has stocks of ready-to-eat food in our warehouses, and we are ready to respond as needed,” she added.

Myanmar is already facing a severe food crisis, with 15.2 million people – one in four – experiencing food insecurity in 2025. 麻豆成人版 is deeply concerned about the potential worsening of humanitarian needs in the aftermath of this disaster. 

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