CIVIL teams are working together with local people to carry out rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts after the strong Mandalay earthquake.
On 3 June, Lt-Gen Thet Pon from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and senior officials inspected the Rajamuni Sula Kaungmutaw Pagoda in the Si Thee Ward of Sagaing, which sustained structural damage. Religious leaders, including Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Ñāṇissara, briefed the delegation using a PowerPoint presentation at Sasana Beikman in the compound of the pagoda and provided religious guidance. Coordination meetings followed to address necessary repairs and restoration.
The team also visited Thakyadita Buddhist Nunnery and Swan Oo Punya Shin Pagoda near the Sagaing Hills to observe renovations. Machinery was used to remove debris before the upcoming rains. At the No 1 Basic Education High School in Poetan Ward, a damaged three-storey building was dismantled. Police forces joined in the cleanup work. Restoration work was also observed at Htupayon Pagoda and Mahiyingaṇa Pagoda in NanU Myothit.
At a temporary shelter in Tagaung Ward, officials ensured proper discipline and monitored the Tatmadaw mobile medical unit’s care for monks, nuns and residents.
In Mandalay, Lt-Gen Myo Moe Aung from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and team inspected the construction of modular container houses for Mandalay City Development Committee department staff who lost homes in the quake. They inspected the assessment of water and power supply and provided food supplies to affected families.
At pump factory No 6, they checked the condition of water reservoirs, solar-powered systems and modular units. They also reviewed quake damage to government apartments and police residences on 106th Street, as well as the ongoing setup of container housing.
Likewise, Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and his delegation inspected the University of Traditional Medicine in Aungmyaythazan Township, where Tatmadaw personnel were helping clear debris from the main building and damaged classrooms. Further inspections continued in Amarapura Township.
Also, Lt-Gen Myo Thant Naing from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and responsible officials visited Kyaukse General Hospital, where teams were carrying out cleaning work inside and outside the hospital. They were also conducting mosquito control spraying to prevent dengue and flu, which are common in the rainy season. The team observed these activities and encouraged the staff, local administrators and residents involved. They also provided food and refreshments.
Next, they visited students at Kyaukse Technological University who were retaking their exams after being postponed due to the earthquake. They observed the exam process, met with the rector and department heads and discussed necessary support based on their presentations.
Afterwards, they inspected and repaired buildings at Kyaukse Government Technical High School that were damaged by the earthquake. They checked how students were attending classes and doing practical training. They also visited the new temporary Modular Container House offices of the Township Development Committee and reviewed the current working conditions. They coordinated with officials to address any needs. — MNA/KZL
