- After the strong earthquake of 7.7 M on 28 March at 6.20 UTC in central Myanmar, the humanitarian impact continues to increase. The earthquake also affected eastern Thailand and southern China.
- As of 1 April, media reports more than 3,000 fatalities. The worst affected area is Mandalay city with nearly 1,800 fatalities. UN OCHA and MSF report over 300 people still missing, some 3,900 injured, and more than 13,000 displaced across the country. More than 10,000 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged. The Myanmar military has continued to conduct air strikes against civilians in the aftermath of the earthquake – the military seized power in a coup in 2021 and the country is in active conflict.
- In Thailand, the Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) reports that, as of 31 March, there are 18 fatalities, 78 people missing and 34 injured. The worst affected area is Bangkok. In China, two people were injured in Yunnan province.
- Following the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) activation by UN OCHA, Sweden, Luxembourg and Bulgaria offered family tents, shelter kits and medical equipment.
- After the activation of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service in rapid mapping mode (EMSR798) on 28 March 26 maps have been produced so far.
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