A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, marking one of the strongest quakes in the region in the last century. As of Sunday, the death toll had escalated to around 1,700, with thousands more injured and missing. Foreign aid teams from countries such as India, China, Singapore, and Thailand have begun to assist with rescue operations. However, the military government reported that hospitals are overwhelmed, and residents have raised concerns over inadequate government support and machinery for rescue efforts, complicating recovery efforts in hard-hit areas.
The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, with around 1,700 people dead and thousands more affected amid foreign aid efforts and overwhelmed hospitals.
Several rescue teams from countries including India, China, Singapore, and Thailand are on the ground to assist in the search and recovery operations following the deadly earthquake.
Myanmar's military government reported approximately 3,400 injuries and over 300 people missing as the nation struggles to cope with the devastating impact of the earthquake.
Residents expressed concerns over the lack of government assistance and inadequate machinery for effective rescue work in the aftermath of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
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