VARIOUS organizations are energetically cooperating with local people in the reconstruction works in the areas affected by the strong Mandalay earthquake in Myanmar.
On 11 June, Lt-Gen Thet Pon from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and relevant officials visited the shelters for earthquake victims at the 700th Anniversary Sports Ground, the staff housing compound and at Sakumaw in Sagaing, where a total of 797 households are currently staying. They met the displaced families and coordinated with responsible personnel to assist, including clearing the debris of collapsed houses and enabling them to return to their original locations.
Following this, Lt-Gen Thet Pon and his team inspected the ongoing reconstruction of school buildings at the University of Co-Operative, which were damaged by the earthquake. They also checked the cleaning and beautification work being carried out on campus, the status of newly installed drinking water purification systems and temporary classrooms at the Basic Education High School No 1, and the soil levelling and ground compaction being done with heavy machinery under the Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) on the Sagaing side. They also visited the Yan Aung Myin Hsu Taungpyae Pagoda and the Thakyadhita nunnery, where they inspected efforts by security personnel and heavy machinery crews to clear religious structures damaged by the earthquake and coordinated further required actions with responsible officials.
Similarly, on the morning of 12 June, Lt-Gen Myo Moe Aung from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and officials visited areas in Mahaaungmyay Township, Mandalay, to inspect the remaining unsafe buildings that were damaged in the earthquake and are scheduled for demolition. They checked the condition of sites where debris had already been cleared. They also visited Kinwun Mingyi Monastery in East Daewon Ward, Mahaaungmyay, to examine the removal of earthquake-damaged structures such as the main monastery building and the meditation hall using heavy machinery, and coordinated necessary support with responsible officials.
Meanwhile, Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and officials visited Maha Thekyaranthi Pagoda in Taungthaman Village, Amarapura Township. They inspected the storage condition of collapsed relics and consecrated items, and the initial clearing efforts underway. They also observed ongoing reconstruction work within the pagoda precinct and visited the Manijotadhamma Yeiktha Monastery in Hmantan Ward to inspect the extensive clearing of religious buildings damaged in the earthquake using heavy machinery. They paid respects to the presiding abbot and coordinated further assistance based on the reports of responsible personnel.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing and his team visited Dakkhinayama Monastery in Kyunhlone Ushuang Ward, Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, where they inspected the clearing of damaged religious buildings using heavy machinery, the status of efforts to restore the main pagoda and the active participation of Tatmadaw personnel in clearing the debris of pagodas and other religious structures. They offered encouragement, instructed that safety procedures be strictly followed and called for the timely completion of all work. They also coordinated additional support as necessary.
Likewise, Lt-Gen Myo Thant Naing from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and officials visited the Nann Bagan Monastery in Ashe Village, part of the Kala Kyaung village tract in Kyaukse to assess the damage to religious buildings such as pagodas. They paid homage to the presiding monk and donated alms and supplies.
They then proceeded to inspect the planned restoration of the NannU Pagoda in Myinsaing Old Town (Ward G), Kyaukse, as well as the damage at YwaOo Monastery in Patta village-tract. At the Basic Education Primary School No 6, they observed the donation of school supplies to G-1 and G-2 students by the Rotary Club. They also coordinated with relevant authorities to address the concerns raised by local people. — MNA/KZL
