Over 3,000 people have died in Myanmar's 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with over 3 million displaced. The ongoing civil war has hindered relief efforts, but a ceasefire has been called to allow aid delivery. The death toll may rise as more areas are reached.

The death toll from last week's major earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 3,000. The military-led government reported an official count of 3,085, although local media outlets have reported significantly higher numbers.

These figures were released as junta leader Min Aung Hlaing prepared to attend a regional summit in Thailand, an invitation that represented a diplomatic success for the isolated military regime.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Myanmar's second-largest city, Mandalay, last Friday, causing widespread destruction. Buildings were toppled, and critical infrastructure was destroyed across the country. The ongoing civil conflict, which began after the military ousted the democratically-elected civilian government in 2021, has hindered the response to the disaster.

The earthquake has displaced more than 3 million people. Before the earthquake, the UN had reported that approximately 20 million people were already in need of humanitarian assistance. In response, the military and resistance groups have called for a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to facilitate the delivery of aid to those in need.

The death toll is expected to rise significantly as more information emerges from areas that are difficult to access, where telecommunications have been disrupted.

A week after the quake, many people in Myanmar are still in desperate need of assistance, with many being forced to sleep outdoors due to the destruction of their homes. The World Health Organization reported that in Sagaing, a town less than 15 kilometers from the epicenter, one-third of the houses had been destroyed.

Civilian-led aid convoys have been traveling into Sagaing, with people along the routes generously donating food and water. "People passing by on the road have generously donated water and food to us. We rely solely on their kindness," said 63-year-old nun Aye Thikar, who has been helping distribute aid, according to the AFP news agency.