Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,700 as Rescue Efforts Face Mounting Challenges

Four days after the 7.7 magnitude quake, local residents lead rescue operations while international aid trickles in and fears of disease outbreaks grow.

• The confirmed death toll in Myanmar has risen to over 2,700, with more than 4,500 injured and 440 still missing, according to the military junta.
• Local residents, referred to as 'sandalenretter,' are leading rescue efforts due to destroyed infrastructure and limited access for professional teams.
• Extreme heat, lack of shelter, and fears of disease outbreaks are worsening the humanitarian crisis for the estimated nine million people affected.
• Myanmar's ongoing military conflict, including airstrikes by the junta, is further complicating relief efforts and raising concerns about aid distribution.
• International aid is arriving from countries such as China, India, and Russia, but logistical challenges and damaged infrastructure are slowing its impact.

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