Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700

Rescue personnel operate following a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • The 7.7 magnitude quake, which hit around lunchtime on Friday, was the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian country in more than a century, toppling ancient pagodas and modern buildings alike.

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