Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,700 as Rescue Efforts Continue

The 7.7-magnitude quake has devastated central Myanmar, compounding the country's humanitarian crisis and hampering aid efforts due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflict.

• The death toll in Myanmar has risen to over 2,700, with more than 3,900 injured and at least 270 still missing, though the true toll is expected to be higher.
• Rescue operations are ongoing but severely hindered by damaged infrastructure, a lack of heavy machinery, and extreme heat, forcing many to search for survivors by hand.
• More than 10,000 buildings, including schools, monasteries, and mosques, have collapsed or been severely damaged, with entire towns near Mandalay reporting up to 80% destruction.
• International aid has been mobilized, with teams and supplies arriving from countries like China, India, and Russia, but access to affected areas remains restricted, particularly in conflict zones.
• The earthquake has exacerbated Myanmar's pre-existing humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced by civil war and urgent needs for shelter, food, water, and medical supplies growing more critical daily.

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