More people rescued after 5 days trapped

Rescuers search for victims after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar on March 31, 2025. (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

On April 2, Myanmar's military government announced that it had rescued another 26-year-old man from the rubble of a hotel in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, five days after the March 28 earthquake of magnitude 7.7.

The man was rescued by a joint rescue team from Myanmar and Türkiye at around 12:30 (local time) on April 2.

This is considered a miracle, because normally, the survival chances of trapped victims decrease significantly after the first "golden time" of 72 hours.

A day earlier, Myanmar rescuers also successfully rescued a 63-year-old woman from the rubble after 91 hours trapped.

The devastating earthquake has left more than 2,700 people dead, with thousands more injured and missing. Rescue efforts continue, although hopes of finding more survivors are fading as many areas remain isolated and without power, telecommunications and transport.

In a related development, on the same day, the Japanese Government said it is ready to provide about 6 million USD in emergency non-refundable aid to victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.

Japan's Foreign Ministry said the aid will be provided through international organizations, taking into account the "huge humanitarian needs" expected in Myanmar.

Previously, Japan also sent a medical team to Myanmar and decided to provide emergency relief supplies such as hygiene items, water and water purifiers to affected people through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with the support of the government and the United Nations./.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/dong-dat-tai-myanmar-them-nguoi-duoc-giai-cuu-sau-5-ngay-mac-ket-248038.html