The Red Cross reported on the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar after the earthquake

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross said that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Myanmar after a powerful earthquake. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on March 30.

"Myanmar is facing a humanitarian crisis after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed more than 1.6 thousand people, and the country's need for assistance is growing by the hour," the Red Cross said.

According to the agency, one of the strongest earthquakes in Myanmar in the last century damaged infrastructure, including bridges, highways, airports and railways, making rescue efforts difficult.

"This is not just a disaster, it is a complex humanitarian crisis," said Alexander Mateu, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Asia—Pacific region.

According to Reuters, hospitals in central and northwestern Myanmar are struggling to cope with the influx of people affected by the earthquake.

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On March 28, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 were recorded in Myanmar. The epicenter of one of them was located 31 km northwest of the city of Mandalay, and the second was 19 km south of the city of Sagaing. Underground oil pipelines and power transmission lines, as well as highways, were damaged as a result of the earthquake.

According to the latest data, the death toll has reached 1,700 people. More than 3.4 thousand more were injured, and 300 are missing.

On March 30, another 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. The rescue operation continues in the city after the previous natural disasters.