Multiple buildings have collapsed and numerous casualties have been reported in Pyawbwe city, Mandalay Region, following a powerful earthquake that struck on March 28. According to local residents and rescue workers, the earthquake has caused significant damage to buildings throughout the city, with rescue teams currently working to extract people trapped under debris. The situation remains critical as injured victims continue to be transported to hospitals for emergency medical treatment.
A rescue worker involved in the ongoing operations has confirmed that they are still continuously transporting injured people to hospitals while simultaneously searching for and rescuing those trapped under collapsed structures. The earthquake has caused substantial damage to residential buildings, commercial structures, religious buildings, and other infrastructure throughout the city, as reported by local residents. The full extent of the destruction is still being assessed, but early indications suggest widespread damage across the urban area.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, local residents have been evacuating to safer locations while emergency rescue operations continue at an intensified pace. Medical facilities and healthcare workers are working at full capacity to provide immediate treatment to the injured. While the complete scope of damage and casualties is yet to be determined, preliminary assessments indicate significant losses in terms of both property damage and human impact. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach those still trapped under debris, with the number of affected buildings and structures continuing to rise as more areas are assessed.
