Rescue Efforts Continue as Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 3,000

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, resulting in a death toll exceeding 2,886, with thousands injured and many missing. Rescue operations continue as teams in both Myanmar and Thailand search for survivors, including a recent successful rescue of a 63-year-old woman after 91 hours trapped in rubble. The humanitarian crisis has worsened due to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, complicating relief efforts as the military junta faces calls from the UN for a ceasefire to allow aid access. In Thailand, the earthquake caused 20 confirmed deaths, primarily from a collapsed building in Bangkok, with search efforts still ongoing for the 74 missing. As the region grapples with the aftermath, international aid is being mobilized, but insecurity remains a significant obstacle to effective relief operations. The UN and various organizations are raising alarms about the growing needs for food, clean water, and medical supplies in the affected areas.