Myanmar Earthquake Rescue Efforts Intensify as Death Toll Reaches 1,644

International aid flows in while aftershocks and critical shortages hamper relief operations in Myanmar and Thailand.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, followed by a 6.7 aftershock, causing widespread destruction and at least 1,644 deaths.
Rescue operations continue in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, where collapsed structures have left many trapped, while aftershocks complicate efforts.
In Bangkok, Thailand, a collapsed 30-story building has left 17 confirmed dead and 83 still missing, as rescue teams deploy thermal drones and sniffer dogs.
Myanmar's healthcare system, already weakened by years of conflict, faces critical shortages of medical supplies, with the UN and WHO highlighting urgent needs.
Countries including China, India, South Korea, and the United States are providing humanitarian aid, but experts warn the death toll could rise significantly.