Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surges as Rescue Efforts Struggle Against War and Infrastructure Collapse

Over 1,700 fatalities reported following the 7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay, with international aid hampered by damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflict.

The official death toll has risen to 1,700, with 3,408 injured and 300 missing, as rescue operations continue under challenging conditions.
Critical infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and airports, has been extensively damaged, severely obstructing aid delivery and rescue efforts.
International aid has begun arriving, with countries like India, China, and Russia sending rescue teams, medical supplies, and financial assistance, but shortages of essential medical supplies persist.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar complicates relief efforts, with some areas inaccessible due to conflict and damaged roads, while aid groups report hundreds still trapped under rubble.
Neighboring Thailand has reported 17 deaths and significant structural damage, including the collapse of a high-rise building in Bangkok.