The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 has climbed to 3,798, according to the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar. The disaster has also left 5,106 individuals injured, with 106 still reported missing as of April 29, as per Xinhua News Agency.
The powerful quake and its 157 aftershocks—ranging in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5—have caused widespread devastation across ten regions and states, including Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, and Shan. Over 63,000 homes, 6,700 schools, 5,400 monasteries, 5,300 pagodas, and numerous hospitals, bridges, roads, and dams have been damaged or destroyed, the National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) reported during its recent meeting in Nay Pyi Taw.
The NDMC further revealed that more than 200,000 individuals have been displaced by the earthquake. In response, the government has initiated large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts. Temporary shelters—including bashas and modular structures—are being constructed, while long-term plans are underway to rebuild homes with earthquake-resistant designs based on geological assessments.
A color-coded building inspection system (blue, orange, red) has been implemented to evaluate structural integrity and prioritize repairs. International aid has played a vital role in the ongoing response. Following Myanmar’s appeal for global assistance, 2,095 rescue personnel from 26 countries and regions have arrived, delivering over 3,800 tonnes of relief materials via 147 aircraft, seven ships, and 23 land vehicles.
India was the first to respond under “Operation Brahma”, delivering over 750 metric tonnes of critical relief supplies. These include medicines, food grains, ready-to-eat meals, tents, blankets, power generators, prefabricated shelters, water purification units, and sanitation materials.
In the hardest-hit areas, 337 foreign medical professionals have joined forces with local health workers, establishing temporary field hospitals to provide urgent medical care and trauma support.
As Myanmar grapples with the scale of this disaster, both national and international efforts continue to focus on saving lives, restoring infrastructure, and ensuring long-term resilience for affected communities.
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