On March 28, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. local time, Myanmar experienced one of its most devastating natural disasters in over a century—a magnitude 7.7 earthquake centered near Mandalay. The quake, originating along the Sagaing Fault at a shallow depth of 10 km, unleashed intense shaking that lasted approximately 80 seconds. It was felt across Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China.
2025年3月28日下午12:50（当地时间），缅甸经历了一个多世纪以来最具破坏性的自然灾害之一——一场震中位于曼德勒附近的7.7级地震。 这场地震沿着实皆断层发生，震源深度为10公里，引发了持续约80秒的强烈震动。包括泰国、越南和中国南方在内的东南亚地区都有震感。
The earthquake resulted in at least 5,456 fatalities and over 11,400 injuries, with hundreds still missing. Due to censorship and the lack of transparency from many Burmese sources, it is believed that the true death toll is likely far higher. Sagaing City which is the closest to the epicenter, suffered tremendous damage, and 90% of structures were destroyed. The old Sagaing bridge, which is a 91-year-old British-era bridge connecting the two main cities Mandalay and Sagaing, collapsed.
地震造成至少5456人死亡，超过11400人受伤，数百人仍然失踪。由于审查制度和许多缅甸消息来源缺乏透明度，据信实际死亡人数可能远高于此。 靠近震中的实皆市遭受了巨大的破坏，90%的建筑物被摧毁。连接曼德勒和实皆这两个主要城市的91年历史的英国时代老实皆桥倒塌。
In Mandalay Region, at the collapsed Masoyein Monastery, at least 30 monks died and 50 were injured. At that time, there was a religious examination going on, and the situation was so sudden that the casualties were high.
在曼德勒地区，倒塌的马索耶因寺院中，至少有30名僧侣死亡，50人受伤。当时正在进行宗教考试，情况非常突然，伤亡惨重。
Because of the current situation in Myanmar, recovery processes are slower than the normal rate. Official schedules allocate six hours of electricity daily, split into two three-hour periods. In practice, residents often receive less than an hour of power during the day, with some areas experiencing all-day outages. The severe power shortages have disrupted daily life across Myanmar. Residents struggle with basic tasks such as cooking, water pumping, and communication due to an unreliable electricity supply. Businesses, particularly small-scale industries, face operational challenges, leading to closures and increased reliance on costly alternatives like generators and charcoal. Additionally, the rising electricity tariffs have placed a growing financial burden on the working class.
In addition to the severe electricity shortages, Myanmar's population has been grappling with escalating daily expenses and a deteriorating standard of living from 2023 to 2025. The compounded effects of economic instability, civil conflict, and natural disasters have intensified the inflation rate in Myanmar. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), consumer prices were projected to rise by approximately 30% over the year.
除了严重的电力短缺之外，从2023年到2025年，缅甸人民一直在努力应对日益增长的日常开支和不断下降的生活水平。 经济不稳定、国内冲突和自然灾害的综合影响加剧了缅甸的通货膨胀率。 根据国际货币基金组织（IMF）的数据，预计消费者价格将在一年内上涨约30%。
Along with the inflation, the crime rate of Myanmar has also increased. Because of the civil war, Myanmar's labor market has contracted significantly. By 2024, approximately 3.2 million people—about 14% of the workforce—had lost their jobs due to the combined effects of political instability and the COVID-19 pandemic. Industries such as construction, garments, and tourism have been particularly affected, with employment in these sectors dropping by 31%, 27%, and 30%, respectively. In major cities like Yangon and Mandalay, residents report a noticeable increase in crimes such as kidnapping, robbery, and murder. The police force, overwhelmed and primarily focused on suppressing dissent, has been unable to maintain public safety. This has led to a breakdown in the rule of law, with communities often resorting to self-policing measures.
伴随着通货膨胀，缅甸的犯罪率也在上升。 由于内战，缅甸的劳动力市场大幅萎缩。 到2024年，约有320万人（约占劳动力的14%）因政治不稳定和COVID-19大流行的综合影响而失业。 建筑、服装和旅游等行业受到的影响尤为严重，这些行业的就业人数分别下降了31%、27%和30%。 在仰光和曼德勒等主要城市，居民报告说，绑架、抢劫和谋杀等犯罪行为明显增加。 警察部队不堪重负，主要专注于镇压异议，无法维持公共安全。 这导致了法治的崩溃，社区经常采取自我治安措施。
The enforcement of mandatory military conscription in February 2024, requiring service from men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27, has prompted many young people to flee urban areas or the country altogether.
2024年2月强制实行的兵役制，要求18至35岁的男性和18至27岁的女性服役，这促使许多年轻人逃离城市地区或整个国家。