In the aftermath of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar, the cities of Sagaing and Mandalay are grappling with devastating losses. As temperatures soar, the decomposition of bodies trapped under rubble has led to an unbearable stench in the air, disheartening residents like Thar Nge, who have lost loved ones. With structural collapses blocking rescue routes, efforts shifted from saving lives to retrieving the deceased, revealing a grim reality where the casualty numbers are expected to rise from the initial toll of at least 1,700 dead and over 3,400 injured. Rescue teams struggles to reach Sagaing, exacerbating the tragedy.
With every gust of wind, the smell of dead bodies fills the air, said Thar Nge, a resident of Sagaing, where rescue efforts struggle amidst devastation.
At this point, more bodies are being recovered than survivors, Thar Nge told Al Jazeera on Sunday, explaining the grim reality in his city.
The focus is shifting from rescuing the living to retrieving and burying the dead, highlighting an alarming situation as casualties continue to rise.
Nearly 90 bodies have been recovered compared to only 36 people rescued, showing the dire consequences of the earthquake's destruction in Sagaing.
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