After two earthquakes with magnitude 7.7 and 6.4, who have claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people in Myanmar, there are fears that the approaching season of Mussonons can lead to even greater victims and diseases.
The number of magnitude 7.7 and 6.4, who died as a result of two earthquakes, which occurred on March 28 in the Sagaing area in the Central Myanmar reached 3,85 people, and the number of wounded – 4,715.
In Myanmar, where search and rescue work continues, more than 300 people are missing, earthquakes caused huge destruction.
The need for humanitarian assistance is growing, humanitarian organizations call for actions, saying that the approaching season of monsoons can worsen the situation.
The danger of Mussonons is too great
spokeswoman for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (MFKKKP) Tommaso Della Long expressed an anadol correspondent about the influence of the Musson season on the consequences of earthquakes in Myanmar.
“There is a kind of domino effect. Without proper housing, water, sanitation and medical care, health problems may arise. This is why we consider this priority,” he said.
noting that to save the victims of the earthquake from the rubble, there are not enough brigades, Della Long emphasized that the lack of housing and other basic services is a danger to the survivors.
Della Long continued with the words: “The danger of monsoons is very great. It is necessary to ensure the safety of people.”
In his opinion, the experience of combating cyclones, typhoons and floods that fell on Myanmar earlier shows that the refugees in the country are not enough.
“We cannot predict the power of Musson, but judging by experience, such temporary shelters is not enough to protect people,” said Della Long, adding that logistics problems, such as the destruction of bridges and roads and the cessation of public services, impede rescue work and assistance.
The spokeswoman noted that the restoration of these services and infrastructure will be a “long marathon.”
This is a very depressing scenario, but we should not lose hope
Director of Global Humanitarian Assistance of the Humanitarian organization Plan International, UNNI Krishnan said that, given the difficult humanitarian conditions in the country, the Musson season will aggravate the already unstable situation.
A society, which has already survived such a disaster as an earthquake, now copes with its consequences: “And then the rains came and have rinus. This is not a flood, but even rains can lead to diseases transmitted through water.”