Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Intensify

The 7.7 magnitude quake, followed by a 6.4 aftershock, has devastated Myanmar and impacted Thailand, with hundreds still trapped under rubble.

• A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
• The death toll in Myanmar has risen to over 1,000, with more than 2,300 injured, while Thailand has reported at least 8 fatalities, including those from a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok.
• Myanmar’s military government has declared a state of emergency in six regions and issued a rare plea for international aid, with offers of assistance beginning to arrive.
• Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand, with hundreds still trapped under rubble, as damaged infrastructure and ongoing civil conflict hinder relief efforts.
• The United States Geological Survey has projected thousands of fatalities and economic losses potentially exceeding Myanmar's GDP, compounding the country's existing humanitarian crisis.

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