ACCORDING to the observations at 5:30 pm MST today, due to the western disturbances and the eastern disturbances, the convergence of warm air from the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, cold air from the China high pressure system and the convective cloud, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavyfalls during this evening to 4 May 2025.
Advisory People should be aware of untimely rainfall accompanied with strong wind, thunder, lightning, hails and landslides. — DMH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister, Vice-Senior General Soe Win, who is also Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, inspected the damage to the No 1 Myoma Market in Pyinmana and the Institute of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding caused by the earthquake in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday afternoon.
At the No 1 Myoma Market in Pyinmana, the Vice-Senior General viewed efforts of Tatmadaw members and volunteers in clearing debris at collapsed A and B complexes caused by the Mandalay earthquake and aftershocks, and conditions of slightly impacted C and D complexes of the market and gave instructions to officials.
The market was built in 1995 on 4.375 acres of land. It was formed with four market complexes comprising 1,369 shops. The recent earthquake destroyed 393 shops in A and B complexes. Shops from slightly damaged C and D complexes are allowed to continue sales of goods without tax. During the period when the Myoma market is being rebuilt, a temporary market is being allowed at the Aungmingala yard near the Yangon-Mandalay Highway in Pyinmana Township.
At the Institute of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding in Shwechi Ward of Pyinmana, the Vice-Senior General heard reports by Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Min Naung on the damage to historic buildings and other buildings caused by the earthquake in the compound of the institute.
The Vice-Senior General viewed round damaged buildings, namely: the Agricultural Machinery building (cetenary building), the principal’s office, Karamat Hall, the guesthouse, Yinma Hall, Tharaphi Hall, Shwe Yaung Chi Hall and lecture halls. He instructed officials to rebuild the damaged lecture halls in original states, conduct soil tests before reconstruction, and examine the conditions of slightly damaged buildings and staff housing for repairs in cooperation with officials and experts before opening of the institute in June, and systematically keep important documents and teaching aids.
The Vice-Senior General gave words of encouragement to the principal, teachers, staff and families of the institute. As teachers and staff families reported on their requirements, the Vice-Senior General pledged to provide basic foodstuffs for families for one month and to build modular houses as the temporary school office and staff housing for convenient accommodation.
The institute is composed of 92 buildings. Of them, five ancient buildings and three others, totalling eight, were destroyed by the earthquake. Moreover, one ancient building and four other structures were damaged at dangerous level. Currently, the institute requires lecture halls for 461 students from the first to third year courses.
The agricultural machinery department office (cetenary building) is a venue where students were taught in welding, mortar repairing, blacksmithing and wood works after the institute was established in 1923. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE square and main temple of the Inlay PhaungdawOo Pagoda, which was affected by the recent Mandalay earthquake, will be repaired before the upcoming Pagoda Festival, according to the Inlay Pagoda Board of Trustees.
The earthquake damaged several key structures, including the main temple, the pagoda square, the Karaweik-shaped barge, and the buildings where it is docked.
As a result, pilgrimages to the site have been temporarily suspended. Restoration efforts are underway, with experts and workers carrying out repairs using donations collected from across the country, intending to finish it in time for this year's PhaungdawOo Pagoda Festival. – ASH/MKKS

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE earthquake that struck Mandalay on 28 March caused widespread damage across the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, Shan State, and Bago Region. In response, the government initiated urgent measures to assess the impact, conduct rescue and relief operations, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid from abroad.
Since the night of 29 March, international humanitarian assistance and medical supplies have been arriving at Yangon International Airport, Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, and the Yangon Thilawa Port.
Between 30 March and 20 April, aid from the AHA Centre, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, Belarus, Laos, the Singapore Red Cross Society, Nepal, the UAE, Brunei, and Malaysia has been distributed promptly to the affected areas.
These supplies include tents, tarpaulins, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, generators, sleeping bags, food, essential goods, household items, electrical appliances, medicines, medical supplies, Quake-hit areas receive rapid international aid, medical supplies and surgical equipment.
Aid designated for the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area was distributed according to the Council’s relief plan. Supplies for civil servant families in Nay Pyi Taw were delivered under the relevant ministries’ arrangements.
Fifty-two vehicles transportednaid to Mandalay Region via Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, with additional items arriving directly at Mandalay (TadaU) International Airport and distributed under the Mandalay Region Government’s plan.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

A cargo aircraft operated by Aerostan Airline carrying humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived at Yangon International Airport on the morning of 10 April. The shipment included 65 packages of medicines and temporary shelters, weighing a total of 24,860 kilogrammes and was intended for distribution to earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar.
Likewise, another cargo flight from the UAE Air Force arrived in Yangon on the afternoon of 9 April with 36 packages of food supplies and temporary shelters, weighing 33,582 kilogrammes. These relief items were donated to support people in regions impacted by the recent major earthquake in Mandalay Region.
Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, regional ministers, officials of Department of Strategic Studies and Training under Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Disaster Management Department under Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement welcomed the aid at the airport.
Following the arrival, the chief minister and officials inspected the relief cargo and met the UAE team, expressing gratitude for the donations and presenting commemorative gifts.
The relief items were loaded onto vehicles by Tatmadaw personnel, Yangon City Development Committee staff and local logistics teams. Under the supervision of the Yangon Region Government, the aid is now transported to the quake-hit areas for distribution. — MNA/KZL

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar

Donation of food and essential supplies by CITIC Group (Myanmar) Company for powerful earthquake-affected employees of Ministry (2) at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council held at Office No. (41), Nay Pyi Taw on April 9.

At the event, the Vice Chairmen of CITIC Group (Myanmar) Mr. Piao Bo၊ Mr. Ma Chuanfu and Official Mr. Zhang Yue handed over donated food and supplies for earthquake-affected employees, which the Union Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing received and expressed his gratitude.

The donation included 220 bags of rice (12 kg), 230 bottles of cooking oil (1 liter), 3,600 bottles of purified drinking water (1 liter), 30 mosquito nets and 10 emergency tents for the earthquake-affected employees.

Ref : Ministry (2) at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council

The powerful earthquake that struck Mandalay on March 28 has claimed the lives of 3,600 people, injured 5,017, and left 160 missing, as of April 7, according to Maj Gen Zaw Min Tun, spokesperson for the State Administration Council’s information team.

In addition, as of April 7, 94 aircraft, 6 vehicles, and 5 ships from 20 countries have arrived to assist, while 1,738 rescue workers have been deployed to carry out rescue operations. Over 1,000 relief supplies and more than 844 tons of rescue equipment have been delivered.

During the rescue efforts, the Myanmar Fire Department, social assistance organizations, and international rescue teams have successfully rescued 338 men and 315 women. The remains of 340 men and 360 women have been retrieved.

Maj Gen Zaw Min Tun further stated that Myanmar has received aid from 20 countries, including Russia, China, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the UAE, Laos, Belarus, Indonesia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkey, the United States, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong. These nations have sent relief teams and provided essential supplies.

Source : NP News