Sagaing Earthquake in Myanmar: Situation Report - 1st Edition

• Areas affected by the earthquakes are Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Shan South & East

and Sagaing. These areas are already affected by conflict, displacement, and fragile health systems.

• The casualties are likely to be highest in urban areas of Mandalay , Sagiang and Nay Pyi Taw.

• Preliminary reports suggested that at least 1,000 people have died and over 2,200 have injured;

however, the number will likely to increase in the coming days.

• There are reports of hospitals being overwhelmed, and health facilities bearing extensive damages,

in affected areas.