Following the powerful earthquake that struck on March 28, residents of Mandalay are experiencing continuous aftershocks, forcing them to abandon their homes at night and sleep on the streets, according to local sources. Throughout the city’s various neighborhoods, people have been gathering to sleep on main roads, with particular concern for the elderly and young children. The situation has led to increased exposure to mosquitoes, creating an urgent need for mosquito nets among the displaced population.
The military council has provided no assistance to citizens affected by the earthquake disaster, leaving communities to rely solely on mutual aid and support from fellow civilians. Neighborhood residents are organizing basic necessities such as mosquito nets, drinking water, food, and other essential supplies through their own initiatives while hoping for support from donors. There is growing concern about diseases that could spread through mosquito bites, with particular worry for the health of children and elderly individuals who require medical care and attention.
The continuous daily earthquakes in Mandalay have resulted in increased psychological stress among residents, who find sleeping on the streets their only option due to the unsafe conditions in their homes. In the current situation, with no assistance forthcoming from the military council, citizens are facing numerous challenges and must depend entirely on support from civil society organizations and volunteers. The lack of official support has left communities to fend for themselves, highlighting the absence of governmental assistance in this time of crisis.
