The United States has pledged to provide assistance to Myanmar following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, potentially affecting thousands of lives. President Trump made this announcement during a media briefing at the White House, stating that the US will extend help to the earthquake-stricken nation. While specific details of the aid package have not been disclosed, Trump confirmed that communications have been established with relevant authorities in Myanmar to facilitate the assistance efforts.
Military council leader Min Aung Hlaing has reported through military-owned television that the current death toll stands at 144, with 732 people injured. The breakdown of casualties includes 96 deaths in Naypyidaw Council Territory, 18 in Sagaing, and 30 in Kyaukse. Among the injured, 432 are in Naypyidaw, 300 in Sagaing, while the number of injuries in Kyaukse is still being assessed. However, local sources indicate that the actual number of casualties could be in the thousands, far exceeding official figures, due to insufficient manpower and resources for search and rescue operations.
The earthquake’s impact was felt across numerous cities in Myanmar, including Mandalay, May City, Taunggyi, Sagaing, Monywa, Shwebo, Mogok, Hsipaw, Lashio, Kyaukme, Naypyidaw, Pinlaung, Ywa Ngan, Bagan, Nyaung-U, Pakokku, Magway, Myintkyina, Pyay, Paungde, Danubyu, Dedaye, Myaungmya, Myanaung, Hinthada, Pathein, Bago, Taikkyi, Yangon, Mawlamyine, Hpa-an, Myawaddy, Kayah, Ye, Dawei, Myeik, Moynai, and many others. The tremors were also felt in neighboring Thailand, reaching as far as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Mae Sot. The extensive geographical reach of the earthquake’s impact has complicated rescue and relief efforts across the affected regions.
