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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Climbs as Rescue Efforts Continue

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake has left at least 1,700 dead in Myanmar, with hundreds still missing, as rescue operations face challenges from damaged infrastructure and ongoing aftershocks.

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Overview

  • Rescue efforts in Myanmar and Thailand are ongoing, with 1,700 confirmed dead, 3,400 injured, and 300 missing in Myanmar, and 18 dead with 83 missing in Bangkok.
  • The World Health Organization has declared Myanmar's situation a top-level emergency, warning of disease outbreaks and calling for $8 million in urgent funding.
  • Myanmar's military government has made a rare request for international aid, while opposition forces have declared a two-week ceasefire to support rescue operations.
  • Infrastructure damage in Myanmar includes the destruction of a hospital in Shan State, the collapse of bridges, and the air traffic control tower at Naypyidaw Airport.
  • International aid has been mobilized, with countries including China, India, and Germany sending rescue teams, medical supplies, and financial support.