
Dear Partners and Colleagues,
On Friday, March 28, at approximately 1:15 PM, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude struck central Myanmar. The tremor, which lasted an unusually long 4 to 5 minutes, was deeply unsettling, particularly in Yangon, where intense shaking was felt. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or structural damages in Yangon. However, the already unstable power grid has been further affected, leaving many residents with only 2 to 4 hours of electricity per day—an immense challenge given the current high temperatures.