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

The 7.7 magnitude quake has devastated infrastructure, while unseasonal rain and sporadic clashes hinder aid delivery in the conflict-stricken nation.

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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.
Children walk past a collapsed building in Mandalay

Overview

  • The death toll from Myanmar's March 28 earthquake has risen to 3,145, with 4,589 injured and 221 still missing, according to official figures.
  • Forecasts of unseasonal rain from April 6 to April 11 threaten to complicate rescue operations and increase risks for those buried under rubble.
  • Damaged infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, and bridges, continues to obstruct relief efforts, leaving millions without adequate access to food, water, and shelter.
  • Both the military junta and armed resistance groups have declared temporary ceasefires to facilitate humanitarian aid, though reports of sporadic clashes persist.
  • International aid, including over 1,550 rescuers from 17 countries, is ongoing, with the United Nations calling for increased funding and unimpeded access to affected areas.