IOM Myanmar: Earthquake Response Situation Report 6

HIGHLIGHTS

Over one month since the earthquake, officials report over 3,800 fatalities, over 5,000 injured and hundreds still missing. Numbers are expected to be higher, linked to underreporting and challenges in connectivity and data collection.

Challenging weather conditions, including extreme heat and heavy rainfall, pose additional challenges for people residing outside in makeshift camps without protection against the elements, leading to their exposure to protection and health risks.

IOM’s Flash Appeal calls for USD 17.3M to provide life-saving assistance to earthquake-affected people during the first three months of the response. So far, USD 9.1M has been confirmed or is in the pipeline, with a current funding gap of USD 8.2M.

As the response is moving into early recovery, the vast recovery and reconstruction needs are becoming increasingly evident, as well as support for restoring access to essential services and people’s livelihoods.