Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 3,600 as Ceasefire Collapses

Relief efforts face severe challenges from ongoing conflict, aftershocks, and heavy rainfall, deepening the humanitarian crisis.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has killed between 3,471 and 3,600 people, with over 5,000 injured and 160 still missing.
Heavy rainfall and a 4.9-magnitude aftershock have disrupted relief efforts, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks among displaced populations in temporary shelters.
The earthquake destroyed over 5,200 buildings, 1,800 schools, and critical infrastructure, leaving millions without access to food, water, or medical care.
Ceasefire agreements have broken down, with at least 61 attacks reported since the earthquake, including airstrikes and artillery assaults, worsening the humanitarian situation.
India's Operation Brahma has provided significant aid, including 442 tonnes of food supplies and a field hospital that has treated 800 patients, as international relief efforts continue.