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The death toll from Myanmar’s recent earthquake has climbed to 2,056, with more than 3,900 injured and over 270 missing, the military junta said in a statement, BBC reported.
The latest figures mark an increase from the 1,700 deaths reported a day earlier, reflecting a rise of over 350 fatalities within 24 hours. The number of injured also rose by more than 500, according to official data. Rescue efforts remain critical as affected communities continue to face shortages of emergency supplies and medical assistance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for $8mn in emergency funding to provide essential healthcare services over the next 30 days for those affected by the disaster.
“The emergency funds are crucial for life-saving medical assistance in the coming weeks,” WHO said in a statement. International rescue teams and domestic aid groups have joined search and recovery efforts in Mandalay and Naypyidaw, but shortages of relief supplies persist. Myanmar’s military spokesperson, Zaw Min Tun, on March 30 appealed for international assistance, citing a critical need for emergency rescue equipment.
Following a meeting between military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and relief organisations operating in the affected regions, authorities acknowledged the scale of the crisis and the urgent humanitarian needs.
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