April 19 2025 , Nay Pyi Taw – The devastating earthquake that struck Mandalay on March 28 continues to leave a trail of destruction and grief, with the official death toll rising to 3,726 as of 7:00 AM on April 18, according to Myanmar’s National Natural Disaster Management Committee. A further 5,105 individuals have been reported injured, while 129 remain missing.
The 7. 7-magnitude earthquake has triggered a series of 142 aftershocks, compounding the damage and hampering relief efforts. Infrastructure across the region has suffered immense losses, including 65,096 homes and buildings, 2,514 schools, 4,317 monasteries and nunneries, and 6,027 pagodas. Additionally, 350 hospitals and clinics, 38 railway segments, 269 roads, 203 expressway sections, 586 dams and barrages, and 170 bridges have been severely impacted.
Rescue efforts led by the Myanmar Fire Services Department, in coordination with local authorities and international partners, have thus far saved 653 survivors and recovered 754 bodies. Teams from 16 foreign countries are participating in the ongoing operations, having successfully rescued 8 individuals and retrieved 203 victims.
Humanitarian assistance continues to arrive from across the globe. Relief shipments from 25 countries and Hong Kong have been delivered via 136 aircraft, 6 ships, and 23 ground vehicles. These shipments include 3,503.57 tons of aid, comprising 2,332.98 tons of essential relief materials and 1,170.59 tons of rescue equipment. A total of 1,975 medical and emergency personnels have been deployed to support the relief mission.
Authorities have emphasized that all donated supplies are being distributed promptly to reach affected communities. The massive response underscores the global solidarity and humanitarian commitment as Myanmar confronts one of the deadliest natural disasters in its recent history.
Relief operations remain ongoing as the nation begins the long road to recovery.
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Source: SAC Information Team