A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, on Friday, causing widespread destruction across large parts of the country and neighboring Thailand. The official death toll has risen to 1,002, with 2,376 injured, according to Myanmar’s ruling junta.
Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake: Key Developments
- Epicenter & Magnitude:
The shallow earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar at 12:50 pm local time (0650 GMT) on Friday, followed by a powerful 6.7-magnitude aftershock and numerous smaller tremors. - Death Toll & Injuries:
As of Saturday morning, the death count in Myanmar has surpassed 1,000, with 2,376 people reported injured. The toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. - Massive Destruction:
Extensive damage is reported in Mandalay, where multiple buildings have collapsed into rubble. The Ava bridge, constructed nearly a century ago over the Irawaddy River, has collapsed. - Bangkok Building Collapse:
In Thailand, a building collapse in Bangkok—triggered by the earthquake—has resulted in the deaths of six people, with at least 50 workers feared trapped. Thai authorities have sought international assistance for rescue operations. - International Aid & Relief Efforts:
- India: Sent 15 tonnes of relief material including tents, ready-to-eat meals, generator sets, water purifiers, hygiene kits, and medicines to Yangon. This initiative is part of #OperationBrahma.
- South Korea: Pledged $2 million in humanitarian aid through international organizations to help with the disaster response.
- Myanmar’s Plea For Help:
The ruling junta has made a rare appeal for international assistance, inviting “any country, any organization” to aid relief efforts. - Condolences From Global Leaders:
- PM Modi: Spoke with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, expressing condolences and pledging disaster relief materials, search & rescue teams to assist Myanmar.
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The earthquake also prompted discussions around the ability of AI tools like ChatGPT to generate crisis-related content with accurate, real-time updates. - Ongoing Rescue Operations:
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors trapped under rubble in Myanmar and Bangkok. The focus is on providing immediate medical assistance and securing shelter for those displaced. - Future Impact:
Experts warn of potential aftershocks and are monitoring the structural stability of various affected areas.
15 Tonnes Of Relief Material From India Arrives In Quake-Hit Myanmar
About 15-tonne relief material from India, including ready-to-eat meals, tents and generator sets, arrived in Yangon this morning after a series of powerful earthquakes left 694 people dead and caused extensive damages in Myanmar yesterday.
694 Killed, 1,670 Injured In Devastating Myanmar Earthquake: 10 Points
A massive earthquake struck Myanmar and parts of neighbouring Thailand, leaving a trail of destruction and a mounting death count. As of Saturday, the official count stands at 694 deaths with 1,670 people injured, according to Myanmar’s ruling junta.
Myanmar Earthquake Live: India Sends 15 Tonnes Of Relief Material To Earthquake-Hit Myanmar
The relief material includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines.
India Sending 15 Tonnes Of Relief Materials To Myanmar: Report
India will send around 15 tonnes of relief materials in a military transport aircraft to earthquake-hit Myanmar on Saturday, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The C130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force will shortly take off for Myanmar from the Hindon air force station, the sources said, adding that the relief materials being sent include tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets, and essential medicines.
India Sending Relief Material To Quake-Hit Myanmar
India will send around 15 tonnes of relief materials in a military transport aircraft to earthquake-hit Myanmar on Saturday, sources said.
NDTV Exclusive: Indian Man Was At Daughter’s Bangkok School. Then Massive Earthquake Hit
Thailand Earthquake LIVE Updates: When the ground began to tremble violently beneath his feet, Prem Kishore Mohanty from India was sitting in the auditorium of his daughter’s school in Thailand’s Bangkok.
No Untoward Incident Involving Any Indian Citizen Has Been Reported: Indian Embassy In Thailand
