Over 150 Dead After 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar; Building Collapse in Bangkok Leaves 117 Missing
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and a subsequent building collapse in Bangkok have resulted in significant casualties and ongoing rescue efforts.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region in northwestern Myanmar, resulting in over 150 confirmed fatalities, with numbers expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
The earthquake, which occurred at approximately midday local time, has also left significant infrastructure damage, particularly in Naypyidaw, the capital region governed by the military junta.
Videos and eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes, with buildings collapsing and widespread panic among residents.
In the aftermath, the Myanmar military government declared a state of emergency in six affected areas and called for blood donations and medical supplies to assist the injured.
As of the latest reports, recovery teams are mobilizing across the impacted regions, with priority given to finding survivors amidst the rubble.
International responses have begun, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) dispatching teams to assist in both Myanmar and the ongoing crisis in Thailand, where a separate incident—a building collapse in Bangkok—has left at least nine dead and over 117 individuals reported missing.
Local authorities confirmed that rescue operations are underway at the site of the collapse, which involved a high-rise structure.
Eyewitnesses noted that many were trapped under the debris, prompting immediate rescue efforts.
In Bangkok, officials have indicated that several people have been rescued, but many remain unaccounted for as rescue teams work through the rubble.
The Thai Prime Minister has convened urgent meetings to address the situation and coordinate disaster response efforts.
Nearby regions are also reported to have felt the tremors from the earthquake in Myanmar, causing widespread alarm.
The United Nations has indicated readiness to provide humanitarian assistance, while other nations, including India, have also expressed readiness to assist those affected by both disasters.
As rescue operations continue, the urgency of recovery efforts is underscored by the need for medical assistance and supplies across both countries.
The earthquake, which occurred at approximately midday local time, has also left significant infrastructure damage, particularly in Naypyidaw, the capital region governed by the military junta.
Videos and eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes, with buildings collapsing and widespread panic among residents.
In the aftermath, the Myanmar military government declared a state of emergency in six affected areas and called for blood donations and medical supplies to assist the injured.
As of the latest reports, recovery teams are mobilizing across the impacted regions, with priority given to finding survivors amidst the rubble.
International responses have begun, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) dispatching teams to assist in both Myanmar and the ongoing crisis in Thailand, where a separate incident—a building collapse in Bangkok—has left at least nine dead and over 117 individuals reported missing.
Local authorities confirmed that rescue operations are underway at the site of the collapse, which involved a high-rise structure.
Eyewitnesses noted that many were trapped under the debris, prompting immediate rescue efforts.
In Bangkok, officials have indicated that several people have been rescued, but many remain unaccounted for as rescue teams work through the rubble.
The Thai Prime Minister has convened urgent meetings to address the situation and coordinate disaster response efforts.
Nearby regions are also reported to have felt the tremors from the earthquake in Myanmar, causing widespread alarm.
The United Nations has indicated readiness to provide humanitarian assistance, while other nations, including India, have also expressed readiness to assist those affected by both disasters.
As rescue operations continue, the urgency of recovery efforts is underscored by the need for medical assistance and supplies across both countries.
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