Three weeks after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, basic services remain inaccessible to the worst-hit areas. Aftershocks continue to shake central Myanmar regularly, hampering relief efforts and limiting resources. The 7.7 magnitude quake caused significant damage to six regions and states, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis due to the country’s civil war. The death toll has reached 3,726 with many injured and missing. Thousands of buildings, including hospitals, schools, and religious structures, have been damaged. International rescue teams have been collaborating with local agencies to recover bodies, provide relief, and clear debris. The focus now is on clearing bodies and debris from under large buildings while providing assistance to survivors. More than 2.5 million tons of debris need to be removed, according to the United Nations Development Program. Despite the challenges, local residents are coming together to clean debris on their own. Meanwhile, the government is considering redesigning the urban layout of Naypyitaw, the capital city, which was heavily affected by the earthquake. Efforts to restore normalcy and rebuild structures are ongoing, but limited resources and ongoing aftershocks continue to pose challenges for humanitarian services in Myanmar.
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