Overview
- The March 28 magnitude-7.7 earthquake, Myanmar's strongest since 1912, has left 3,770 dead, 5,106 injured, and 106 missing, with the toll continuing to rise.
- Over 200,000 people remain displaced, many living in makeshift shelters without adequate protection as pre-monsoon storms and disease risks escalate.
- The military declared a ceasefire on April 2 to facilitate relief but has conducted at least 65 airstrikes since, targeting civilian areas and killing over 200 people, including children.
- International aid efforts include over 2,000 personnel from 26 countries delivering 3,800 tons of supplies, but access and distribution remain hindered by conflict and damaged infrastructure.
- Plans are underway for long-term reconstruction, including earthquake-resistant housing, while immediate needs for shelter, clean water, and healthcare remain critically unmet.