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Myanmar, Thailand, Bangkok Earthquake Live Updates: Two powerful earthquakes struck Myanmar and Thailand, taking down buildings and bridges, while also claiming several lives.
Myanmar earthquake live updates: Rescue ops continue (AP Image)
Myanmar, Thailand, Bangkok Earthquake Live Updates: Over 150 people were killed, while over 700 were injured, after two massive earthquakes rocked Myanmar and its neighbouring Thailand on Friday afternoon. Besides claiming lives, the earthquakes also took down several buildings, bridges, and a monastery.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck at midday, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. Aftershocks followed, one of them measuring as strong as 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale.
The Myanmar government said that blood was in high demand in the areas that suffered the most destruction. The junta government also sought international aid in the wake of the earthquake. The United Nations allocated USD 5 million to start relief efforts.
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Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: China Vows Humanitarian Aid To Myanmar
China has vowed to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar after two earthquakes caused devastation in the country.
“We stand ready to do our best to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and support to the affected areas,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Japan PM Sends Condolences
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offered condolences to Myanmar and Thailand over the devastating earthquakes.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the significant damage caused by the earthquake in central Myanmar. My heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected,” he said on Friday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Bangkok Lowers Death Toll
The Bangkok authorities put out a revised death toll in the earthquake that hit Thailand on Friday and lowered the number of deaths to 6. It said that 22 people were injured, and 101 were missing.
The last death toll on Friday was 10, after which the authorities said that they lowered the number as the first responders had mistaken some critical people at the rescue site as dead. When they were taken to the hospital, they could be resuscitated, the authorities said.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Another Earthquake Of 4.2 Magnitude Strikes Myanmar Amid Rescue Efforts
Another earthquake of 4.2 magnitude struck Myanmar late at night at 23:56 IST on March 28 as rescue efforts were underway.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Indonesia Offers Assistance To Myanmar, Thailand
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto offered assistance to Myanmar and Thailand, which were hit by devastating earthquakes yesterday.
He expressed condolences for the loss of lives in both countries.
“I extend my deepest condolences for the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries during this difficult time. Indonesia stands ready to provide all necessary support for recovery efforts in the affected areas,” he posted on X.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: What Items Has India Sent To Myanmar As Relief Package?
Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft transported the relief package including essential supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, and generator sets.
Medical supplies such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages are also being dispatched for the support of those affected by quakes.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: India Sends 15 Tonnes Of Relief Material To Myanmar
India has sent nearly 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar, a day after the country was struck by two massive earthquakes.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Antonio Guterres Says UN Mobilising Relief To Myanmar
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that the UN was mobilising relief for Myanmar.
Stating that the Myanmar government has sought international aid, he said that the UN team in the country is in contact to mobilise the resources in the region to support affected people.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Trump Vows To Help Myanmar
US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to help Myanmar after the country was struck by two massive earthquakes that also jolted Thailand.
“We will be helping,” Trump told reporters.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar Govt Seeks Aid
The Myanmar government sought international aid in the wake of earthquakes that jolted the country on Friday. It said that it would accept aid from any country.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Relief Ops Continue
Relief and rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand as hundreds were injured in the two powerful earthquakes that struck yesterday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Over 150 Dead, Hundreds Injured In Myanmar, Thailand
Over 150 people died, while over 700 sustained injuries in the devastating earthquakes that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday afternoon.
