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27-04-2025, 05:34 PM
NAY PYI TAW: National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) convened a meeting at Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw to assess ongoing earthquake response efforts & lay out plans reconstruction. The meeting chaired by Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Chairman of the NDMC, Vice Chairman of State Administration Council, & Deputy Prime Minister. In his address, he reaffirmed govt's commitment to effective & resilient rebuilding in affected regions.
Vice-Senior General Soe Win emphasised construction repair of earthquake-damaged buildings must begin only after proper soil testing is conducted.
Soil conditions are to be reviewed in coordination with technical experts to ensure the safety and sustainability of new buildings. Particular attention will be given to avoiding construction on or near known earthquake fault lines. He reiterated that all structures should be capable withstanding earthquakes of up to magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. Existing buildings must be assessed for structural integrity reinforced as necessary to meet the same standard.
The govt ordered immediate relief op in affected areas, swift distribution of int'l assistance & collection of data on the needs of affected populations and public employees. Authorities are tasked with drafting both short-term and long-term plans to repair roads, bridges, and restore transportation links disrupted by the earthquake. Temporary housing is to be provided for displaced government staff while permanent housing is developed.
Vice-Senior General Soe Win emphasised construction repair of earthquake-damaged buildings must begin only after proper soil testing is conducted.
Soil conditions are to be reviewed in coordination with technical experts to ensure the safety and sustainability of new buildings. Particular attention will be given to avoiding construction on or near known earthquake fault lines. He reiterated that all structures should be capable withstanding earthquakes of up to magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. Existing buildings must be assessed for structural integrity reinforced as necessary to meet the same standard.
The govt ordered immediate relief op in affected areas, swift distribution of int'l assistance & collection of data on the needs of affected populations and public employees. Authorities are tasked with drafting both short-term and long-term plans to repair roads, bridges, and restore transportation links disrupted by the earthquake. Temporary housing is to be provided for displaced government staff while permanent housing is developed.
