The earthquake, which struck on March 28, has also left 4,639 people injured, and 373 individuals are still reported missing.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,886, according to the military government on Wednesday. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, has also left 4,639 people injured, and 373 individuals are still reported missing. Ongoing relief and rescue operations are working to address the aftermath of the disaster.
However, concerns are growing that the actual death toll may be much higher. Reports suggest that the military government is potentially understating the figures.
In addition to the March 28 earthquake, Myanmar was struck by another tremor on Tuesday, with a magnitude of 4.7. The initial earthquake, which occurred on March 28, had a magnitude of 7.7. The United States Geological Survey has warned that the death toll could exceed 10,000 as rescue efforts continue.