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Myanmar: Healthcare system struggles to cope with rising casualties after massive quake

Naypyidaw, March 31: Myanmar's health care system is struggling to deal with the mass casualties as the death toll jumped to 2,056 on Monday after a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated several regions of the country.

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,700 as rescuers scramble to find survivors

Naypyidaw, March 31: Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw, March 28: An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:50 am (local time), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.