Death toll passes 2,000 after massive earthquake
- The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with over 3,900 injured, according to the military government.
- Residents in Sagaing have been left to fend for themselves as aid efforts are hindered by military checkpoints and safety closures, with many families stranded without basic necessities.
- The UN has declared that more than 10,000 buildings in Myanmar have either collapsed or are severely damaged due to the earthquake.
- Rescue efforts are underway with international support, while local volunteers report that many trapped individuals may already be deceased, highlighting the urgent need for assistance.
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Myanmar earthquake kills 2,000+
More than 2,000 lives have been lost following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar near Mandalay last Friday. Entire communities have been reduced to rubble, and thousands are still missing as emergency crews and volunteers dig through the wreckage in temperatures topping 40°C. The scale of loss is staggering. A monastery collapse is believed to have killed around… Source
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