Myanmar ranks sixth in World Risk Index 2025

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Myanmar ranks sixth in the World Risk Index 2025, according to Vice President (1) U Nyo Saw, who spoke at the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Myanmar Fire Brigade Day in Nay Pyi Taw on May 5.

In his address, the Vice President said the World Risk Index 2025 assesses countries based on their vulnerability to disasters caused by climate change and environmental degradation, as well as their ability to adapt across sectors including the economy and society. He noted that Myanmar was ranked sixth in the index and stressed the importance of the fire service’s four key responsibilities — fire safety, natural disaster prevention, search and rescue, and public service — for both the State and the public.

He also highlighted major natural disasters that have affected the country in recent years, including Cyclone Mocha in May 2023, Typhoon Yagi in September 2024, storms in the Bay of Bengal, and the powerful Mandalay earthquake on March 28, 2025, all of which caused significant casualties and destruction.

The Vice President said that during those disasters, the State Government, fire brigade, Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force, relevant departments and social organizations worked together effectively in disaster response, rescue and recovery operations before, during and after the incidents.

Regarding the Mandalay earthquake, he said firefighters, together with the Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force and social organizations, rescued 653 survivors and recovered 882 bodies. In cooperation with international search and rescue teams, they also managed to rescue eight survivors and recover 203 bodies under difficult conditions.

Vice President U Nyo Saw added that Myanmar’s search and rescue operations have gained recognition and respect from international rescue organizations and have reached international standards.

According to the World Risk Index 2025 report, which mainly focuses on flood risk, the Philippines ranked first due to its high vulnerability, followed by Indonesia, India, Colombia, Mexico and Myanmar.

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