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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Nears 2,900 as Relief Efforts Face Major Obstacles

Rescue operations continue five days after the disaster, but ongoing civil conflict and infrastructure damage hinder aid delivery.

A woman walks past destroyed buildings in Mandalay on April 1, 2025, four days after a major earthquake struck central Myanmar.
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Overview

  • The death toll from Myanmar's 7.7-magnitude earthquake has risen to 2,886, with over 4,600 injured and 373 still missing, according to state figures on April 2, 2025.
  • Rescuers have pulled survivors from the rubble, including a man found alive after 108 hours, but hopes of finding more survivors are fading.
  • International aid is flowing in, with countries like China, India, and Russia sending rescue teams and supplies, but access to remote and conflict-affected areas remains limited.
  • The military junta has rejected ceasefire calls despite some rebel groups pausing hostilities, raising concerns over disrupted humanitarian efforts.
  • Health risks, including disease outbreaks and inadequate shelter, are escalating as displaced survivors face overcrowded conditions and damaged water systems.