On Friday, at least 694 people were killed and more than 1670 people were injured in the earthquake in Myanmar. The number of dead is expected to increase as the rescue operation continues. In neighboring Thailand, a tall building under construction in Bangkok collapsed, killing at least 6 people.
“I have requested international support for relief efforts, and have also accepted some proposals for support from the AHA Center and India,” Juilt chief Min Aung Hlying said in a video speech on government broadcasters MRTV.
On Friday, there was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the afternoon, which was near Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar. About 11 minutes later, another powerful shock of 6.4 magnitude came. Myanmar falls in an active earthquake area, where most of the tremors fall into low -populated areas. However, the city was affected by the earthquake on Friday. The US Geological Survey estimates that the death toll may exceed 1,000.
Myanmar’s military jute leader General Min Aung Having warned of more deaths and casualties, and called for help and donation from “any country”, while Major General Joint Min Tun reported that Nepita, Mandalay and Sagiing hospitals were filled with hospital victims. In Thailand, the 33 -storey building under construction collapsed near the quadruped market in Bangkok, causing dust to the air. The audience ran away when the vehicles stopped. Rescuers ran towards the rubble, the injured were taken to Garuda.
– United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterres announced that the United Nations is working to help needy people in Southeast Asia, and $ 5 million has been allocated to start relief work.
– US President Donald Trump said that he has spoken to Myanmar officials and confirmed that his administration will provide assistance. He said, “We will help.”
– Myanmar government said that blood demand is very high in the most affected areas. Although the previous governments have been slow in accepting foreign aid, Min Aung Hurling said that Myanmar is now ready to get help.
– India will send more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar which includes tents, sleeping bags, food, water purifiers, hygiene kits and necessary medicines. This assistance material will be sent by the Air Force Station Hindon by the Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft.
According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Chinese Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, causing damage to Ruili and so fast vibrations in Mangasi that people could not stand.
– Shocks came after the main earthquake, on Friday, at 11:56 pm, Myanmar came to a 4.2 magnitude. The National Center for Sisamology (NCS) has confirmed that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, which has increased the chances of further shocks.
– There has been heavy damage in the mandala with a population of about 1.5 million. Rescuers are working to evacuate the monks trapped in the debris of Faya Tawang Math.
– Amnesty International said that the earthquake has come at such an important time for Myanmar, when a large number of people have been displaced, relief needs continue and US assistance has decreased under the Trump administration.
– Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized for five weeks due to deadly double pneumonia, prayed for earthquake victims. Vatican said in a statement, “Pope has been informed about the disaster in Myanmar and is also praying for many victims in the dramatic situation and Thailand.”
