The earthquake has destroyed more than 30 buildings in Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery in the Sagaing Hill, killing one monk, five novices and 12 people, totaling 18 people.

“The Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery was founded in 1298. Currently, out of more than 40 buildings, only two single-storey buildings and two double-storey buildings, totaling four buildings remain. More than 30 buildings have been destroyed. Seven buildings have completely collapsed, and more than 20 have partially collapsed. One monk and five novices have died in the earthquake. 11 people have died, and one woman, who was hospitalized, has died on April 5. That brings the total number of deaths to 18,” said U Thadhamma, the abbot of Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery.

The Sayadaw continued by saying that the collapsed buildings are currently being cleared and that one-story buildings are planned to be rebuilt.

The Thukha Shwe Yee Gold and Jewelry shop donated five million kyats to the Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery in Sagaing Hill.

On April 10, the Thukha Shwe Yee Gold and Jewelry shop donated to the Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery in Sagaing Hill. The donation was received by Sayadaw U Pyinya Thiri, the head of the Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery.

The Sayadaw said that there is currently no problem with the monks’ accommodation, but if there is heavy rain, it may be difficult.

“Once these are cleared, we have a plan to build a one-story building where the monks can live comfortably. I can’t say that the current living conditions are difficult because there are only four buildings left. The real difficulties are water and electricity. There is no water or electricity. There is a saltwater well. We can use it for bathing. However, we need fuel to pump water. There are toilets, but now we have to use buckets to fill the toilets. There is no difficulty in getting food and drink. Right now, no one dares to enter the buildings. They are afraid that the buildings will collapse. The earthquake is still shaking. If it rains, it would be good if we could get temporary tents to accommodate 20 monks,” he continued.

It is known that many families who have fled the war are also taking shelter in the Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery, which has been damaged so much.