CNI News

3 April 2025

Tada U was among the towns affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck centering in Sagaing, near Mandalay, Myanmar.

Tada U is located near Mandalay and there is an airport in the town. The earthquake that struck on March 28 destroyed Tada U Airport (Mandalay Airport) and other buildings, including homes, in Tada U. 

However, no relief teams have arrived in Tada U, local and foreign relief teams have arrived in Mandalay, Sagaing, and Naypyidaw only.

" I arrived in Tada U today (1st April). The ground water of Tada U is salt water which is not convenient for drinking. Those who donated 212 20-litre bottles to Tada U were very tired. Thein Kyaw water purification plant in Kume connected with the donor and carried out the donation. The situation in Tada-U is very bad.”  wrote an account called Phyo Thet Naing on his social network.

" Especially, almost all the houses near the bazaar were destroyed. I want those who want to donate to give priority to the people who live in city center road and in city lanes, monastery near the bazaar, Tada U Football Stadium, around the general administration office. "I will post the status of the damage to Tada U once the internet access is convenient." he added.