Myanmar Earthquake Leaves Over 1,600 Dead

State of emergency declared in six areas of Myanmar following deadly earthquake
Over 3,000 injured and 139 missing, according to official reports
Humanitarian crisis and poor conditions hinder rescue efforts

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leaving a confirmed death toll of 1,644 and over 3,000 injured, according to the ruling military junta of the Southeast Asian country.

The disaster prompted the declaration of a state of emergency across multiple affected regions, including the capital, Naypyidaw, where essential services like electricity, phone, and internet were disrupted.

«I’ve never seen anything like it. We’re trying to handle the situation,» said a local doctor.

The military government warned that the death toll could rise, given the difficult access to many areas and worsening conditions due to the country’s ongoing civil war, which has plunged Myanmar into a full-blown humanitarian crisis.

Earthquake in Myanmar Leaves Over 1,600 Dead

The confirmed death toll from the Myanmar earthquake exceeds 1,600, according to the country’s military government. https://t.co/e3onkvcd4v pic.twitter.com/cshsutd6v1

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Severely damaged infrastructure—including roads and public buildings—has further complicated rescue and recovery operations.

Emergency crews continue working to reopen communication routes affected by the quake.

Authorities have restricted access to critical areas, slowing down the arrival of urgent aid to those in need.

Fear of aftershocks and the continued suffering of an already vulnerable population are worsening the crisis.

Meanwhile, the international community is preparing to offer as much support as possible, according to AP.

The earthquake’s effects have been felt beyond Myanmar’s borders, also impacting Thailand, where tremors were reported.

Regional solidarity has been growing in an effort to provide humanitarian aid to the victims, highlighting the need for a coordinated and effective response to this tragedy.

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