As of the evening of April 3, Myanmar authorities said that the death toll from the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 had risen to 3,145 as rescue teams continued to find more bodies, according to Myanmar's state television MRTV .
In addition, the Myanmar earthquake has injured 4,589 people and left 221 missing, according to Xinhua news agency.
According to MRTV , humanitarian aid organizations are rushing to provide medical services and shelter to survivors of the Myanmar earthquake.
Myanmar's fire services are coordinating with international rescue teams to expedite search and rescue operations in areas severely affected by the earthquake.
To date, rescue teams have saved 653 people trapped under the rubble and recovered 626 bodies.
According to the Myanmar Meteorological and Hydrological Department, as of the morning of April 3rd, the country had recorded 66 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5 on the Richter scale, continuing to cause concern for millions of people living in a state of panic and insecurity.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28th had its epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. The earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings, collapsed roads, and severely damaged many bridges in several areas.
Local media reports suggest the death toll may be significantly higher than the official figures. With widespread communication disruptions and many areas isolated, the actual number could continue to rise sharply in the coming days.
According to a report released on April 3rd by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the earthquake and aftershocks affected more than 17 million people in 57 out of Myanmar's 330 towns. Of these, more than 9 million were severely affected.
Source: https://baodaknong.vn/dong-dat-myanmar-du-chan-7-5-do-richter-nguoi-chet-tang-248284.html
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