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Rescuers Race in Myanmar as Death Toll Soars Past 1,600—Desperation in Ruins

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake has devastated central Myanmar, killing over 1,600 people. Humanitarian aid is pouring in as rescue teams in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand scramble through rubble and chaos to save lives. The crisis has drawn urgent international response amid widespread destruction and suffering. Emergency services face enormous challenges, and global agencies are mobilizing to provide relief in the midst of rubble-strewn landscapes. The unfolding tragedy marks one of the worst natural disasters in the region, demanding swift action on multiple fronts.

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Number 1,600+ - Myanmar earthquake death toll

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