‍Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left homeless. The death toll from the powerful quake that hit on March 28 rose to 3,471, state media reported, with 4,671 people injured and another 214 still missing. Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors who are camping in the open.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Israeli strikes kill 57 medics in Gaza since Oct. 7

At least 57 Palestinian medics were killed and 100 others injured in…

Pakistan’s economy to boost up to 4pc by 2022: ADB

According to Asian Development Bank’s projection, Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product for the…

Libya election commission disqualifies Gaddafi’s son as presidential candidate

Libya’s top electoral body announced on Wednesday that the son and one-time…

Hamas attack on Israel follows deadliest year for Palestinians

The surprise attack on Israel led by Hamas comes after one of…