Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 2,056

01/04/2025 09:14
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KPL (KPL/Xinhua)The death toll from Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country's State Administration Council Information Team on Monday.

Rescuers carry out rescue work in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(KPL/Xinhua)The death toll from Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country's State Administration Council Information Team on Monday.

Rescuers carry out rescue work in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

International and domestic rescuers have been racing against time to save more lives in the quake-affected areas.

The first batch of disaster-relief material offered by the Chinese government arrived in Myanmar on Monday.

Rescuers carry out rescue work in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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