Over 4.3 million in Myanmar urgently need clean water and sanitation after earthquake, says UNOCHA

YANGON: More than 4.3 million people in Myanmar are now in urgent need of clean water and sanitation assistance following the recent earthquake, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Myanmar.

This marks a significant increase from the pre-earthquake figure of around 1.1 million people in need, UNOCHA stated.

The earthquake caused widespread damage to water supply systems and the collapse of over 42,000 toilets, while frequent power outages have further complicated water distribution efforts.