On March 31, at least 2,056 people were reported dead after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar. More than 3,900 people were injured, and 270 are still missing.
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- The powerful earthquake in Myanmar on March 31 claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and left nearly 4,000 injured, with hundreds still missing.
- Numerous countries are offering assistance to Myanmar, including rescue workers, humanitarian aid, and financial support, as the nation copes with the aftermath of this tragic event.
- Myanmar, known for its isolated military leadership, has welcomed international aid following this disaster, unlike previous occasions where such offers were declined.
More than 2,000 people killed in Myanmar earthquake
The earthquake that shook Myanmar on March 28 was one of the strongest to hit the country in a century.
Many countries — including the United States, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore — are sending aid to the country: rescue workers to eliminate the consequences of the disaster, humanitarian aid, and financial assistance.
Myanmar's isolated military leadership has taken the rare step of seeking international aid, having often shunned such offers during previous major natural disasters.
Myanmar has declared a week of national mourning for the devastating earthquake. The Myanmar national flag will be flown at half-mast from March 31 to April 6.
Rescuers face an extremely difficult task, as infrastructure in Myanmar, already severely damaged by fighting during the civil war, has been further damaged by the earthquake.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that the area affected by the earthquake includes areas where intense fighting has been ongoing since 2021, when a military junta came to power. Different administrations operate separately in these regions — the military government and rebel groups.
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