Myanmar earthquake: 63-year-old woman rescued from ruins; Water, food shortage a challenge as toll 2 700 | Today news

Myanmar is devastating an earthquake of 7.7 adults, who killed more than 2700 people and were injured thousands. While rescue workers are chasing survivors by the time, continued civil war and damage to infrastructure are relief, leaving much without food, water or medical help. According to a report from The Economic Times, a 63-year-old woman was pulled out of the rubble in Naypyitaw alive after being trapped for 91 hours. Experts, however, warn that survival shanks are dropping significantly beyond 72 hours, and with more than 441 people still missing, the death toll is expected to rise. Myanmar’s military government, led by senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, reported 2,719 deaths and 4.521 injuries, mostly in Mandalay and Naypyitaw, near the epicenter. In a heartbreaking tragedy, 50 Buddhist monks died when their monastery collapsed, and another 150 were buried. The disaster compiled by Civil War & Aid struggle was already in a crisis before the earthquake, with millions displaced by the civil war. The lack of electricity, roads and communication is now delaying the efforts. While international teams have arrived from China, India, Russia and Southeast Asia, a shortage of heavy machinery means many workers by debris. The National Unity Government (Nug), the Opposition Force of Myanmar, appealed to direct humanitarian assistance and warned against possible military interference in assistance efforts. The United Nations (UN) has also expressed concern about an imminent disease outbreak, with overcrowded shelters and damaged water infrastructure increasing the risk of measles, dengue and breathing infections. Aid efforts and international reaction countries worldwide have promised millions to humanitarian aid, but challenges remain to get supplies to the affected areas. The monsoon season is ready to aggravate conditions, with thousands of outdoors, either because their homes are destroyed or for fear of aftershocks. Despite the urgent need for help, Myanmar’s military government has a history of foreign aid. After Cyclone Nargis in 2008, who killed more than 100,000 people, the junta initially denied international assistance and delayed important assistance efforts. The UN and global humanitarian organizations are calling on the military to ensure unlimited access to the affected regions, warning that delays in the distribution of relief could lead to an even greater disaster. Catch all the business news, the news reports and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business Newsnewsmyanmar Earthquake: 63-year-old woman rescued from ruins; water, food shortage a challenge if tolls hit 2 700 less