Myanmar, April 4th, 2025 — Myanmar’s military government reported that the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck on March 28th has risen to 3,085, with 4,515 injured and 351 still missing. More than 10,000 buildings were either destroyed or severely damaged.
Nearly 2,000 rescue workers from 15 countries are on the ground searching for survivors and recovering bodies. On April 2nd, a survivor reportedly was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Mandalay—seven days after the quake.
The weather forecast warns of unseasonal rain from April 6th to 11th in Mandalay, Sagaing, and Naypyidaw, posing new risks to quake victims and potentially disrupting ongoing rescue operations, especially in hard-to-reach areas where many may still be trapped.
China’s Foreign Ministry urged all sides in Myanmar to guarantee the safety of rescue workers and aid convoys. This follows reports that Myanmar’s military opened fire on a Chinese Red Cross convoy, claiming it had failed to stop at a checkpoint in a conflict zone.
Meanwhile, Myanmar’s junta leader, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in Thailand on April 3 to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, likely to seek international aid amid the country’s deepening isolation and Western sanctions since the 2021 coup.
The junta also announced a 20-day unilateral ceasefire from April 2nd to 22nd to facilitate relief efforts. This follows a similar ceasefire declaration by the opposition National Unity Government. However, the military warned it would retaliate if attacked during the truce.
Separately in Bangkok, a tragic building collapse occurred at the site of the new State Audit Office on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road. As of April 4th, authorities reported 15 dead, 9 injured, and 79 still missing, with search and rescue ongoing.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
