The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar rises to 3,145, with 4,589 injured and 221 missing, according to Myanmar's Ministry of Information.

The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar rises to 3,145, with 4,589 injured and 221 missing, according to Myanmar's Ministry of Information.

Bangkok, April 3 — The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar, which occurred nearly a week ago, has risen to 3,145, with more bodies being recovered, according to the military-led government. Humanitarian organizations are working swiftly to provide medical assistance and shelter for the survivors.

Myanmar's Information Minister Maung Maung On reported at a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday that 4,589 people were injured and 221 people are missing, as announced by the state television MRTV.

The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28 was Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. The earthquake resulted in the destruction of thousands of buildings, roads being bent, and bridges collapsing in various regions.

Local media reports indicated that the death toll was much higher than the official count. Due to disruptions in telecommunications and difficulty in reaching many areas, the death toll may increase as more details come in.

A report from a UN humanitarian agency states that the earthquake and aftershocks have affected over 17 million people across 57 districts, with over 9 million severely impacted. "In the coming days, the scale of the disaster's impact and the amount of necessary aid will play a crucial role in determining the response," it said.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in their initial assessment, four hospitals and one health center were completely destroyed, and another 32 hospitals and 18 health centers were partially damaged. "Due to the damage to infrastructure and the increase in the number of patients, healthcare delivery has become impossible in many areas," the UN stated. "Thousands of people urgently need trauma care, surgical interventions, and treatment for disease outbreaks."

A joint hospital from India and Russia-Belarus is currently operating in Mandalay.

Numerous people have become homeless due to the earthquake, and many have left their homes in fear of aftershocks. Large tents are being constructed to shelter people in Nay Pyi Taw in intense heat. In Mandalay, local residents are helping Chinese volunteers by offering watermelon slices.

Myanmar's military has reported that over 1,550 international rescuers are working alongside locals. Rescue equipment and aid have been sent from 17 countries.

Since the military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in 2021, Myanmar has been in a state of civil war. The earthquake has exacerbated the already existing humanitarian crisis, with over 3 million people homeless and more than 20 million requiring assistance.

As the crisis deepens, the military declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22, with local media reporting news of the ceasefire after the declaration. However, it has not been independently verified.