Myanmar: 32 Days After the 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Incident

It’s been over a month since the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The country remains in a dire state, grappling with the aftermath of a disaster that has killed more than 3,600 people and left over 20 million affected.

The earthquake’s impact on Mandalay and Sagaing regions has been especially severe, with widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, and access to basic services. Humanitarian needs are escalating daily—clean water, food, shelter, and medical supplies are critically short, with hospitals overwhelmed and disease risks rising. In areas like Sein Pan district, fires triggered by the quake destroyed hundreds of homes, further deepening the crisis.

Despite a temporary ceasefire declared by Myanmar’s military junta from April 2 to April 22, more than 120 military attacks have been reported since the quake—over 60 of them after the ceasefire began. Airstrikes and drone attacks have hit civilian zones, particularly in Sagaing, Shan, and Karen states. Aid groups say these actions, coupled with the junta’s interference in humanitarian efforts, have severely hindered relief operations.

International aid has trickled in: China pledged $137 million, India launched “Operation Brahma” with field hospitals, and nations like South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam have sent rescue teams. But the U.S. contribution has been criticized as limited, and the UN’s $275 million appeal is only 5% funded. Relief agencies stress the need to bypass junta restrictions by working through local networks.

As the monsoon season approaches, time is running out. While some rebel groups have declared ceasefires to facilitate aid, the ongoing military aggression and lack of access continue to threaten recovery efforts. With communication lines down and roads damaged, the full scale of devastation remains unknown. Myanmar’s people need urgent, unrestricted humanitarian support—before conditions worsen further.