May 2, 2025
YANGON – Mandalay, Sagaing, and Shan State were three of the most devastated areas when the 7.7-magnitude quake struck a month ago, on March 28, and was followed minutes later by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock.
Buildings collapsed, bridges were destroyed and roads buckled under the pressure of the twin shocks. Four weeks later, many of these places continue to carry the scars of the earthquake. The debris in several places still have to be removed, victims in some places are still being treated in unsanitary conditions with heat compounding their problems, while hundreds of people have moved to makeshift shelters and rely on donations from volunteer aid groups, especially for food supplies.
Asia News Network member Eleven Media‘s photographers share the plight of the Myanmarese people in some of the most severely hit quake hit areas in this photo spread.
MANDALAY
The sight of devastated buildings abounds in the city of Mandalay. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Ko Htike
Volunteers donate relief supplies to those whose homes were damaged by the earthquake in Mandalay. PHOTO/Eleven Media/Lae Lae Aung
People are seen taking shelter near the Mandalay moat, fearing aftershocks as the earthquake caused damage and loss of life in Mandalay. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Thet Htun Aung
People are seen taking shelter near the Mandalay Moat, fearing aftershocks as the earthquake caused damage and casualties in Mandalay. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Thet Htun Aung
Rescue teams rescue survivors from a collapsed building after the earthquake in Mandalay caused casualties and damage. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Thet Htun Aung
People are seen taking shelter near the Mandalay Moat, fearing aftershocks as the earthquake caused damage and casualties in Mandalay. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Thet Htun Aung
A hotel in Mandalay is seen collapsing due to the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Yin Myo Thwe
A section of the Mandalay Moat, an ancient royal city wall in Mandalay, is seen collapsing due to the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Yin Myo Thwe
Rescue operations are underway at the Sky Villa condo collapse in Mandalay due to the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Yin Myo Thwe
SAGAING
Medical staff treat the victims of the earthquake at Sagaing General Hospital. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Min Thant
Rescue teams rescue a survivor from the rubble of a building in Sagaing City after the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Min Thant
A high-rise building in Sagaing City is seen collapsing due to the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Min Thant
Rescue efforts are underway to help survivors amid the devastation caused by the earthquake in Sagaing. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Min Thant
Roads in Sagaing City are damaged due to the earthquake. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Min Thant
SHAN STATE
A hotel is seen collapsing due to the earthquake in Taunggyi, Shan State. PHOTO: Eleven Media/Sai Htun Nay Laing