A powerful earthquake near Mandalay, central Myanmar, has devastated the region and led to the official death toll surpassing 1,600. As rescue efforts continue, workers face challenges such as limited resources and military oversight. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing civil war and a humanitarian crisis, with estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey forecasting deaths could ultimately exceed 10,000. The disaster raises critical questions about the military junta's capacity to govern amidst such turmoil and loss.
The official death toll of the earthquake that shattered central Myanmar surpassed 1,600 people, as desperate rescue workers raced to find survivors.
The earthquake struck near Mandalay and caused considerable destruction, prompting volunteer workers to search through debris amidst limited resources and military oversight.
Death toll estimates may rise steeply as U.S. Geological Survey modeling predicts deaths may surpass 10,000 amidst Myanmar's existing humanitarian crisis.
The earthquake has led to increased scrutiny of the military junta's ability to maintain power during a time of civil unrest and humanitarian emergency.
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