Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,145 as Relief Efforts Face Mounting Challenges

A week after the 7.7 magnitude quake, international aid is hampered by damaged infrastructure, unseasonal weather, and ongoing conflict in the war-torn country.

The official death toll from the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has reached 3,145, with over 4,500 injured and 221 still missing, though local reports suggest higher numbers.
The disaster has displaced more than 3 million people and worsened Myanmar's pre-existing humanitarian crisis, with nearly 20 million people already in need of aid before the quake.
International aid efforts are underway, with over 1,550 rescuers from 17 countries deployed, but logistical challenges, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing aftershocks are slowing progress.
The Myanmar military declared a temporary ceasefire to facilitate aid, but reports of continued military attacks have raised skepticism about the junta's commitment to relief efforts.
Unseasonal rain and extreme heat are compounding challenges for survivors, raising concerns about disease outbreaks and worsening conditions in affected regions, including neighboring Thailand.