The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to 2,900, with officials fearing it could surpass 3,000. Myanmar’s military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, confirmed the rising number of fatalities. The earthquake injured at least 4,521 people, and 441 remain missing. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, including […]
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Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 1,600, aftershocks expected
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 1,600 people. The quake caused severe damage in cities like Mandalay, collapsing buildings and sparking fires. Myanmar’s military government has requested global aid to assist in rescue efforts. Rescue operations have been challenging, with survivors in Mandalay digging through rubble with their bare hands. […]