Following the powerful earthquake that struck on March 28, a school building collapse in Kyaukse city, Mandalay Region, has resulted in over 50 deaths, including students and teachers, according to local residents. The collapse of the school building has claimed the lives of 9 teachers and more than 40 students, with rescue operations ongoing, suggesting the death toll may continue to rise, as confirmed by local sources.
While local residents are actively participating in rescue efforts, there remain significant resource gaps, particularly in terms of rescue equipment and skilled personnel. Rescue teams are working against time to extract those still trapped under the collapsed structure. The local community has mobilized to assist in the rescue operations, though they face considerable challenges in their efforts to reach potential survivors.
Simultaneously, the collapse of the Myaungwine Mosque in Mandalay has resulted in over 120 deaths, with numerous injuries reported. Rescue operations are also intensively ongoing at the mosque site, with public participation in the rescue efforts. The injured are being transported to nearby hospitals for emergency medical treatment, and there is an urgent need for medical supplies and care, according to those involved in the rescue operations.
