Overview
- Over 2,700 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 4,500 injured and 440 still missing, though actual figures are likely higher.
- Millions of survivors face shortages of food, water, and shelter, with temperatures nearing 42°C raising concerns about disease outbreaks.
- The military junta continues airstrikes against resistance groups, blocking aid access and raising fears of misappropriated international assistance.
- Local communities, referred to as 'sandalenretter,' are leading rescue efforts with limited tools as professional teams struggle to reach affected areas.
- The destruction of over 2,000 Buddhist religious sites and 60 mosques highlights the cultural and religious toll of the disaster.