The 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 28 in Myanmar and Thailand has caused widespread devastation. Its center was in the Sagiing region of Myanmar, but the impact was felt till Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Another shock of 7.0 magnitude made the situation more frightening.
Earthquake havoc: crisis on the lives of thousands of people
Initial estimate suggests that the death toll in Myanmar and Thailand may be more than 1000, while the number of injured has reached thousands. Hospitals are facing problems in treating the injured due to heavy scarcity of blood.
Heavy destruction in Myanmar, more than 150 deaths
According to Myanmar’s army, so far 144 people have died and more than 730 are injured. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has warned that the number of dead may be more than 1000. Hundreds of buildings, bridges and roads have collapsed in the capital Nepido, Mandala and Yangon.
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The historic Eva Bridge on the Iravadi River collapsed.
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Damage to temples, mosques and monasteries, many religious places completely ruined.
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Emergency declared emergency in six states, thousands of people homeless.
Fierce tremors in Thailand, 10 killed
A 33-storey building building in Bangkok, Thailand, killed 10 people, 16 injured and 101 people were missing. Scenes of moving tall buildings, swimming pool water and trains waist in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
Relief and difficulties in rescue work
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Heavy lack of blood, problems in treating the injured.
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The rescue team interrupted due to the breakdown of roads and bridges.
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The United Nations released an emergency assistance of $ 5 million.
India sent humanitarian aid
Expressing condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is ready for all possible help. The Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster is ready with aircraft relief material and medical team.
International response and impact in China
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Shocks in Chinese Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, many people injured.
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The United Nations and the US assured help in relief work.
Ahead
Relief work is going on in Myanmar and Thailand, but the situation remains very serious. Efforts are being made to provide assistance to the victims with the help of United Nations, India and other countries.
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