Humanitarian operation in Myanmar hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, says UN agency

A view shows debris after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

GENEVA (Reuters) -Humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Saturday.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday severely damaged critical infrastructure including major bridges and roads, making it difficult for humanitarian operations to access areas in need, OCHA said.