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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,085 as Relief Efforts Face New Challenges

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has devastated Myanmar, displacing millions and complicating aid efforts in a country already battered by civil war and infrastructure collapse.

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An aerial view shows flattened buildings and one damaged following an earthquake on March 28, in a location given as Mandalay region, Myanmar, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released March 31, 2025. Myanmar Fire Services Department via Facebook/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Overview

  • The official death toll from the March 28 earthquake has reached 3,085, with over 4,700 injured and hundreds still missing, as rescue teams recover more bodies.
  • Myanmar's military junta and resistance groups have declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to facilitate relief, though reports of ongoing clashes raise concerns about its enforcement.
  • Damaged infrastructure, including thousands of collapsed buildings, roads, and bridges, is severely hampering rescue and aid delivery efforts across affected regions.
  • International aid, including teams from 17 countries, has arrived, but unseasonal rains forecasted for the coming days threaten to further disrupt operations in hard-hit areas like Mandalay and Sagaing.
  • Local civilians and grassroots groups are playing a critical role in providing aid, as millions remain homeless and lack access to food, clean water, and medical care.