Myanmar devastated by earthquake! Death toll crosses 1700...
The massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on friday (March 28, 2025) has caused massive devastation. So far the death toll has reached 1700, while 17 people have also lost their lives in neighboring Thailand. The earthquake has caused buildings to collapse, bridges to fall and roads to be damaged.
Amidst this devastation, Myanmar's shadow National Unity government (NUG) has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to speed up relief operations. According to news agency AP, the number of injured has risen to 3,408, while 139 people are missing. Officials are warning that the death toll may increase further with search and rescue operations.
5 important updates related to the earthquake
1. Mandalay city most affected
The earthquake had a profound impact on the population of 1.7 million in Mandalay city. The 6.7 magnitude aftershocks spread panic among the people here. local people themselves are engaged in relief work to save people trapped in the debris.
2. local people are removing debris and searching for bodies
Win Lwin, owner of a local tea shop, said that 7 people died in the debris of his restaurant. According to news agency AFP, he is trying to remove the bodies by removing bricks but he does not hope that anyone will be alive.
3. india sent relief and rescue assistance
India has sent essential supplies, medical equipment and rescue teams to Myanmar. 5 military aircraft have arrived with relief material, including an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team and a military field hospital. Apart from this, 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid is being sent from INS Satpura and INS Savitri.
4. Concern of the United Nations and relief agencies
The United Nations has warned that Myanmar does not have adequate medical facilities. Already facing civil war, 3.5 million people are displaced in this country and the risk of starvation has increased. Relief agencies said that Myanmar was not prepared for a disaster of this level.
5. Destruction in thailand too, 17 dead
The earthquake collapsed a 30-storey building under construction in Bangkok, killing at least 17 people and injuring 32. 83 people are still missing, who are feared to be buried under the rubble. Rescue teams are trying to save people with the help of drones, search dogs and digging machines.
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