The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Myanmar has exceeded 1,000. At least 2,376 people were injured in the disaster, and the number is expected to rise further. If those trapped under the rubble are not rescued quickly, the death toll may increase even more. These details were reported by the British news outlet BBC, citing the Myanmar military.
A rescue team in Mandalay reported that the lack of heavy equipment is hindering rescue operations. As concrete debris is being removed, more survivors are being found.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday (March 28) caused widespread destruction, and the number of casualties continues to rise. There are concerns that the death toll could exceed 10,000.
Analyzing images from the capital, Naypyidaw, reveals large cracks in the roads and collapsed buildings.
A member of the rescue team stationed in Mandalay told the BBC, "As rescue efforts continue, we can only say for now that the loss of life is catastrophic."
Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated on its official website that, given the magnitude of the earthquake in Myanmar, they estimate widespread damage across the country and over a thousand fatalities.
On Friday afternoon, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. The epicenter was located 16 kilometers below the surface in the central city of Sagaing.
