The earthquake near Mandalay has left thousands affected, with recovery efforts complicated by civil unrest and government restrictions.
# Death Toll Rises in Devastating Myanmar Earthquake
# Death Toll Rises in Devastating Myanmar Earthquake
Desperate rescue efforts continue as Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake.
A devastating earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, claiming over 1,600 lives as rescue teams work tirelessly through rubble in search of survivors. The country, which is already facing civil unrest and a dire humanitarian crisis, struggles with relief efforts closely monitored by the military junta.
Volunteers, equipped with limited resources, reported no less than a hundred individuals still trapped within the debris of collapsed buildings. Thaw Zin, a volunteer, lamented, “We are trying our best with what we have.” With communication restricted, the military government has attempted to control information concerning the escalating death toll, which experts fear could rise to over 10,000.
The disaster brings to light further complications for Myanmar’s military rulers, who have been losing ground to competing rebel factions during a bloody civil war that has left nearly 20 million citizens in dire need of food and shelter, according to U.N. agencies. As the nation grapples with both natural disaster and political turmoil, questions arise about the regime's capability to maintain stability in such chaotic times.
