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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Nears 2,900 as Relief Efforts Struggle

Survivors face dire shortages of essentials, while military actions and damaged infrastructure hinder aid delivery in the earthquake-stricken country.

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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 the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,886, with 4,639 injured and 373 still missing, as of April 2, 2025.
  • Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, with a few miraculous rescues reported, but hopes are fading as the critical window for survival narrows.
  • The military junta declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to facilitate relief efforts, but ongoing airstrikes and military operations complicate aid delivery and draw international criticism.
  • International aid, including teams from China, India, and Russia, has begun arriving, but damaged infrastructure and restrictions imposed by the junta are slowing distribution to affected areas.
  • Survivors are in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical supplies, with many sleeping outdoors due to fears of aftershocks and collapsing buildings.