At least 250 bodies recovered from three towns in Mandalay Region

Nearly 150 bodies were recovered and 20 were rescued following search and rescue operations in Inwa and Tada-U towns of Tada-U Township, Mandalay Region, on Monday. Tada-U is located 39 miles (62 km) south of Mandalay and 10 miles (16 km) south of Sagaing, the epicenter of the earthquake. 

“Around 420 buildings collapsed [in the two towns],” a resident told DVB on condition of anonymity. The lack of heavy machinery hampered rescue efforts, making it difficult to clear the debris and search for more survivors.