Myanmar earthquake: The horrific earthquake in Myanmar on Friday (March 28, 2025) has caused huge devastation. So far, the number of dead has reached 1700, while 17 people have lost their lives in neighboring country Thailand. Earthquakes have collapsed buildings, bridges have fallen and roads have been damaged.
Amidst this devastation, the shadow of Myanmar has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to expedite relief work. According to news agency AP, the number of injured has increased to 3,408, while 139 people are missing. Officials are warning that the number of dead may increase further with search and rescue operations.
5 important updates related to earthquake
1. Mandalay city affected the most
The earthquake had a profound impact on a population of 1.7 million in Mandle city. The 6.7 intensity shocks here spread panic among the people. Local people themselves are also engaged in relief work to save the people trapped in the debris.
2. Local people are looking for dead body by removing debris
Local tea shop owner Vin Lvin said that 7 people died in the rubble of his restaurant. According to the news agency AFP, he is trying to remove the dead body by removing the bricks but he does not expect that someone will be alive.
3. India sent relief and rescue assistance
India has sent necessary supply, medical equipment and rescue teams to Myanmar. 5 military aircraft have arrived with relief materials, including the 80 -member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team and a military regional hospital. Apart from this, 40 tons of human assistance is being sent from INS Satpura and INS Savitri.
4. United Nations and Relief Agencies concern
The United Nations has warned that Myanmar does not have enough medical facilities. 3.5 million people are displaced in this country already facing civil war and the danger of starvation has increased. Relief agencies said that Myanmar was not ready for this level disaster.
5. Destruction in Thailand, 17 killed
The earthquake demolished a 30 -storey building under construction in Bangkok, killing at least 17 people and 32 injured. 83 people are still missing, who are expected to be buried under the rubble. The rescue team is trying to save people with the help of drones, investigative dogs and excavation machines.
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