Myanmar quake: ‘I constantly worry – what if another earthquake happens?’
- Saw Kyaw Oo
- Apr 8
- 1 min read
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck shortly before 1 PM local time on 28 March, was the strongest in recent memory.
As aftershocks continue, UN agencies are warning of a looming health emergency, with children sleeping in the open, exposed to extreme heat, unsanitary conditions and the constant fear of another disaster.
According to the latest figures, over 3,500 people have died, nearly 5,000 have been injured and more than 200 remain missing.
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