Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,514 as Heavy Rains Worsen Crisis
Rescue operations have concluded, with recovery efforts hindered by severe weather, overwhelmed facilities, and political instability.
- The confirmed death toll from Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake has reached 3,514, with 210 people still missing.
- Heavy rains and strong winds have destroyed temporary shelters and clinics, complicating relief and recovery efforts.
- Mass cremations are underway due to overwhelmed morgues and the pervasive smell of decomposing bodies in disaster zones.
- The military junta has declared rescue operations complete, shifting the focus to cleanup and recovery, though aid distribution remains restricted.
- The United Nations highlights the disproportionate impact on Myanmar's poorest communities, who lack resources to rebuild their lives.