Hanoi, May 5 -- The clearance of buildings damaged by the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 is approximately 80% complete in Mandalay and about 50% complete in Sagaing, the country's state media has reported.

The Global New Light of Myanmar cited the Myanmar Fire Brigade's report as saying that in Mandalay, major roads affected by the earthquake have been cleared of debris to prevent obstacles and ensure the safety of commuters.

Meanwhile, in Sagaing, cleanup operations continue with the use of heavy machinery to remove debris from large structures, including Buddhist learning centres and religious buildings located on higher ground.

As of May 1, official data indicated that the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar had ...