Myanmar Earthquake: UNHCR Flash Update #3

Highlights

According to state media, as of 19 April, 3,759 people have been reported dead, 5,107 injured, and 114 remain missing. Despite the Thingyan holiday, UNHCR continued to deliver critical aid to communities affected by the earthquake. By 23 April, UNHCR provided essential assistance, including core relief items (CRIs) and emergency shelter materials, to 48,354 people.

On 15 April, a UNHCR-chartered flight – facilitated by Dubai Humanitarian – arrived in Yangon, carrying over 40,000 kilograms of life-saving supplies for nearly 16,000 people. These critical items are currently stored in UNHCR’s Yangon warehouse, awaiting customs clearance. A second airlift, sponsored by ECHO, is expected this week, delivering CRIs from UNHCR’s global stockpile.

Inter-agency assessments, including those focused on protection needs, are underway across several earthquake-affected regions. CRIs, protection, and shelter continue to be key priorities along with health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), with a particular need for transitional shelter before the start of monsoon season.