The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, has climbed to 2900 fatalities in Myanmar alone, with 100 additional deaths reported in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 4000 people have been injured, and many remain missing. The powerful quake, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, caused widespread destruction across central Myanmar and beyond.
In Mandalay, the collapse of the iconic Ava Bridge has claimed lives and severed a vital transportation link. Entire neighborhoods lie in ruins, with families desperately searching for loved ones beneath the debris. Makeshift shelters have sprung up in open fields as thousands are left homeless, their houses reduced to rubble.
The quake’s effects were felt as far as Bangkok, where the collapse of a high-rise under construction has added to the casualty count. Hospitals in affected areas are overwhelmed, with medical teams working tirelessly to treat the injured.
With communications disrupted and rescue operations ongoing, the true scale of the disaster is yet to emerge. Experts warn that the death toll could rise significantly as more areas are reached and the extent of the destruction becomes clear. Myanmar faces the challenge of rebuilding amidst grief and loss, united in both sorrow and resilience.
