06.06.2025 (12:01 PM) Htate

Sukha Shwe Yee Sein Shwe Yadana Shop donated 500,000 kyats to the new Shwe Hatha Monastery in Sagaing Hills.

On April 10, Sukha Shwe Yee Sein Shwe Yadana Shop donated to the new Shwe Hatha Monastery in Sagaing Hills, and the donation was received by the abbot of the new Shwe Hatha Monastery, U Sanya Thiri.

The earthquake in the new Shwe Hatha Monastery in Sagaing Hills destroyed more than 30 monastery buildings, killing one monk, five nuns, and 12 individuals, a total of 18 people.

“The new Shwe Hat Tha Taw was established in 1298. Out of the more than 40 schools, only 2 are single-storey, 2 are double-storey, and 4 are single-storey. The remaining 30 schools are damaged. 7 schools have completely collapsed, and more than 20 have partially collapsed. One monk and 5 nuns died in the earthquake. 11 people died, and one woman was hospitalized today, April 5. That brings the total number of deaths to 18,” said U Tha Dhamma, the abbot of the new Shwe Hat Tha Taw.

The abbot said that the damaged school buildings are currently being cleaned up and plans are underway to rebuild the single-storey school buildings.

The abbot said that there is currently no problem with the monks’ accommodation, but that it may be difficult if there is heavy rain.

“Once these are cleared, we have a plan to build a one-story monastery where the monks can live comfortably. I can’t say that the current living conditions are difficult because there are only four dormitories left. The real difficulties are water and electricity. There is no water or electricity. There is a saltwater well. We can use it for bathing. However, we need oil to pump water. There are toilets, but now we have to use buckets to fill the toilets. There is no difficulty in getting food and drink. Right now, no one dares to enter the dormitories. They are afraid that the dormitories will collapse. The earthquake is still shaking. If it rains, it would be good if we could get temporary tents about 20 meters thick,” he continued.

Such extensive damage has been reported. Many displaced families have also taken refuge in the new Shwe Hat Tha Taki.