Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, announced on Sunday that at least 1,700 people have died, and over 3,500 have been injured due to the earthquake. Additionally, 300 people remain missing, and the death toll is expected to rise. Rescue operations are ongoing, but progress is slow as most efforts rely on local residents who lack proper equipment. Many rescuers are forced to clear rubble with their bare hands due to a shortage of heavy machinery. Although several countries have sent rescue teams, disrupted communication and infrastructure have made it difficult to reach the hardest-hit areas. The earthquake has also claimed at least 17 lives in Thailand. Thousands of buildings have collapsed in both countries, and roads, bridges, and power supplies have been severely affected.