'We hear the cries under the rubble, but we are powerless to save them': Myanmar earthquake response hampered by years of corrupt military rule

Rescue operations in Myanmar’s earthquake aftermath reveal the intense emotional strain faced by rescuers. Reports detail the ongoing struggle to reach trapped individuals, with cries echoing from beneath debris. In Mandalay, rescuers like Tay Zar Lin express their anguish and frustration at the inability to save those still alive. The tragedy emphasizes the perilousness of disaster response, where hope diminishes with every passing moment, stressing the urgency required to save lives before it's too late.

"The worst part is knowing they're there but not being able to reach them in time," said Tay Zar Lin, scraping through the wreckage of a collapsed block of flats in Mandalay.

Despite the tireless efforts of rescuers, the heartbreaking cries from trapped individuals starkly emphasize the powerful emotional toll of the rescue mission.

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