Humanitarian operation in Myanmar hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, says UN agency
Humanitarian operation in Myanmar hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, says UN agency
GENEVA, March 29 (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.
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"Damage to the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay expressway led to service disruptions, with cracks and surface distortions forcing highway buses to halt operations", the UN agency said in a statement.
