The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a humanitarian aid package of USD 100 million to support Myanmar in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck the country on March 28.

The earthquake caused extensive damage in several areas including Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, and Mandalay, resulting in the collapse of residential buildings and multiple fatalities.

ADB President Masato Kanda stated, “We will provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to families in urgent need, along with long-term support for livelihoods, employment, and community resilience.”

Following an initial emergency contribution of USD 3 million to support immediate rescue operations, ADB is now extending a further USD 100 million to supply essential needs such as food, clean water, shelter, and medicines.

The aid package also includes essential healthcare and psychological counseling for women, the repair of temporary learning spaces, construction of community libraries, and both cash and in-kind transfers. In addition, ADB will support the upgrading of rural roads, irrigation systems, and water infrastructure. Programs to train households affected by the quake in disaster risk management are also part of the initiative, aimed at strengthening community resilience.