A devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake has claimed over 3,000 lives in Myanmar, with casualties soaring and hundreds still missing, according to state media reports. The quake, which struck earlier this week, has left communities in ruins and rescue teams racing against time.
📊 Latest numbers: 3,003 confirmed dead, 4,515 injured, and 351 unaccounted for—figures that highlight one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region this decade. Helicopters and emergency crews are battling landslides and damaged infrastructure to reach survivors in remote areas.
Global aid organizations are mobilizing support, while neighboring countries, including the Chinese mainland, have pledged resources. But with hospitals overwhelmed and monsoon rains complicating efforts, local volunteers remain the backbone of relief work. 💪🏾
⚡Why it matters: Myanmar sits on a seismically active zone, but experts say this quake’s strength was unprecedented. Climate scientists warn that rising global temperatures could amplify such disasters, sparking urgent calls for preparedness in vulnerable regions.
