OCHA Myanmar: Earthquake Response Situation Report No. 5

HIGHLIGHTS

 Five weeks after the devastating earthquakes struck Myanmar on 28 March, many affected communities are still in urgent need of safe shelter, health care, clean water and sanitation, cash assistance and various forms of protection support.

 An early monsoon season has started with daily rains this week, exacerbating hardships for families living in tents and makeshift shelters, and increasing health risks.

 While needs for emergency assistance remain high, early recovery and livelihood support is vital to help affected people rebuild and restore their lives.

 With local organizations at the forefront of the response, humanitarians continue to deliver food, clean water, hygiene support, emergency shelter, and other critical aid.

 More than 6.3 million people are in need in the areas hardest-hit by the earthquakes, requiring a significant scale-up in response. The quick disbursement of pledged funding and sustained access to all communities is essential to increasing the reach of humanitarian assistance.