Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs
Two months since the devastating earthquakes struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology have recorded more than 180 aftershocks. According to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance, over 26,200 people remain in 103 evacuation centres, while more than 265,000 have sought shelter with relatives. More than 90,800 homes, 2,598 schools and 748 health facilities are reported to be partially damaged or destroyed as per the AHA Centre. World Bank’s Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report estimates the direct economic impact at US$10.97 billion while the recovery and reconstruction costs are expected to exceed direct damage estimates.
Early rains have worsened the living conditions of people, especially those living in makeshift shelters. Displaced families are contending with extreme heat, with makeshift shelters vulnerable to early monsoon rains and strong winds, and agricultural damage that is further exacerbating food insecurity. The water, sanitation and hygiene conditions remain precarious with displacement sites in Mandalay and Sagaing requiring water quality testing; inadequate drainage and insufficient latrines raising disease risks; and returnee communities depending on nonfunctional water infrastructure. Child Protection partners are continuing to report rising risks: unsupervised children in hazardous areas, increased child labour, exploitation and trafficking, and limited access to mental health or psychosocial support.
Despite ongoing interventions reaching many locations, critical gaps persist across child protection, health, nutrition, education, and WASH. Urgent, sustained, and flexible funding is essential to bridge these gaps and safeguard the well-being and dignity of earthquake-affected communities.