Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700

March 30, 2025 / 11:05 PM

Rescue teams work to evacuate residents trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building 'Sky Villa Condominium development' in Mandalay

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Myanmar

The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar's strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving around 1,700 people dead, 3,400 injured, and over 300 missing as of Sunday, according to the government.

Predictive estimates point to higher death toll

The U.S. Geological Service's predictive modeling estimated that Myanmar's death toll could eventually top 10,000, with losses potentially exceeding the country's annual economic output.