Sagaing Earthquake in Myanmar: Situation Report - 2nd Edition

Overview

30 March 2025, as of 18:30 IST

WHO Health Emergencies Programme

Situation summary

• The scale of deaths and injuries has not yet fully understood, and the numbers are expected to increase. The State Administration Council reported 1 644 deaths and 3 408 injuries on Saturday. On 30 March, local media reported at least 2 601 deaths nationwide. The reported deaths include 1 790 in Mandalay, 402 in Naypyidaw, 314 in Sagaing, 79 in Southern Shan and 35 in Bago.

• In particular, a significant number of additional deaths and destruction have been reported in Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region.

• The cities and regions of Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Shan South and East and Sagaing are among the worst affected areas.

• As per initial reports, one private hospital and two public hospitals have been completely damaged, while 22 hospitals have sustained partial damage.