VARIOUS organizations, in co­ordination with local commu­nities, are carrying out rescue and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the recent earthquake in Mandalay Re­gion.

According to reports, Lt- Gen Thet Pon from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), along with responsible officials, inspected restoration works at religious structures in Sagaing, including the Rajama­ni Sula Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, SunU Ponnyashin Pagoda and Yatana Zaydi Sinmyashin Pago­da. These sites sustained dam­age due to the earthquake, and organizations, together with residents, cleared the debris and proceeded with reconstruc­tion activities. Energy drinks were distributed to workers, and coordination took place with relevant departments to fulfil additional requirements.

The officials also inspected progress at Thakyadita Nun­nery, Zabu Mingala Pagoda, Sein Yadana Monastery and Yatana Aungmyay Monastery. Organizations used heavy ma­chinery to clear debris and carry out rebuilding work. At the Maha Sekongyi Pagoda compound, modular hous­es are under construction to provide temporary shelter for displaced individuals. Also, damaged buildings, roadside debris and unsafe structures across Sagaing are now being cleaned and cleared by Tatmad­aw members, staff and machin­ery operators to ensure public safety and urban cleanliness.

Similarly, Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing and officials from the Of­fice of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) visited the Mahamuni Pagoda in Chanmyathazi Town­ship, Mandalay. They offered a golden robe to the sacred Buddha image and inspected cleared areas to ensure safe access for pilgrims. Repair work at the central prayer halls continues, and structur­al strengthening measures are in progress at Gandakuti Monastery. Preparations for rebuilding collapsed rear col­umns are underway, and the umbrella and jewelled finial of the Mahamuni Buddha Image now remain enshrined in the jade museum.

Afterwards, the team in­spected heavy machinery op­erations in Maha Aungmyay and Chanayethazan Townships, including western and central wards, where earthquake-dam­aged buildings collapsed. Of­ficials at the sites received instructions to ensure safety, and coordination took place to address operational require­ments, according to reports. — MNA/KZL