A 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, has left over 2,000 dead, with significant damage reported across the region. Rescue teams are struggling with limited communication and resources, as reports indicate that many buildings, including hospitals and monasteries, have collapsed. Aid organizations warn of potential hunger and disease outbreaks due to the disaster's aftermath. Efforts to locate survivors are hindered by power outages and fuel shortages. The true impact of the earthquake is still unfolding, with many areas remaining inaccessible to aid workers.
"We're still unsure about the full extent of the destruction at this point," said Lauren Ellery, deputy director of the International Rescue Committee in Myanmar.
The earthquake caused serious damage, including damage to the city's airport, damaged roads, and the collapse of buildings across central Myanmar.
Aid groups are concerned that the disaster could lead to more hunger and disease outbreaks.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, and reports from a town near Mandalay indicate that up to 80% of buildings have collapsed.
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