Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Nears 3,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue
With over 441 still missing and survivors struggling for essentials, international aid faces challenges from damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflict.
- A 26-year-old man was rescued alive in Naypyitaw after being trapped for over 100 hours, providing a rare moment of hope as rescue operations persist.
- The official death toll stands at 2,719, with more than 4,500 injured and the number expected to rise as hundreds remain unaccounted for.
- Survivors face dire shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies, while overcrowded shelters and damaged infrastructure raise fears of disease outbreaks.
- Ongoing civil conflict and reports of military interference are complicating relief efforts, despite calls for a ceasefire by international organizations and rebel groups.
- The looming monsoon season in May threatens to exacerbate the crisis, with displaced populations living in makeshift shelters and exposed to harsh conditions.
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