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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 3,000 as Relief Efforts Intensify

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has left over 3,000 dead, with aid from 17 countries struggling to meet critical needs as a temporary ceasefire aids relief operations.

Overview

  • Myanmar's military junta confirmed 3,085 deaths, 341 missing, and 4,715 injured as of April 3, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake.
  • Humanitarian aid from 17 countries, including nearly 1,000 tons of supplies, has been mobilized, but logistical and medical challenges persist.
  • Sagaing, near the epicenter, suffered catastrophic damage, with one-third of homes destroyed and thousands sleeping outdoors due to fear of aftershocks.
  • Myanmar's healthcare system is overwhelmed, with hospitals struggling to treat the injured and severe shortages of food, water, and medicine reported.
  • A regional summit in Thailand, attended by Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, is addressing the crisis as a temporary ceasefire until April 22 facilitates relief efforts.

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