Mandalay: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread devastation. Geologist Jess Phoenix described the intensity of the earthquake, stating that the earthquake produced as much energy as explosion of 334 atomic bombs. He warned that earthquake tremors will continue to occur in the region for several months, as the Indian tectonic plate will continue to hit the Eurasian plate.
One of the world’s poorest countries and in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest countries, more than 1,700 people have been killed and countless bodies are buried under the debris of buildings, causing foul smell on the streets of Mandla, the second largest city in Myanmar, Myanmar’s second largest city. On the other hand, many people are removing the debris of buildings by hand in the hope that their families may still be alive under the rubble.
This disastrous earthquake has caused heavy damage to the city’s infrastructure, including airports and roads, as well as several buildings. Broken roads, bridges and communication barriers have made relief work challenging in Myanmar amid civil war. Relief teams have not yet reached many areas. There is no place in hospitals. There is a huge shortage of essential medical supply such as trauma kits, blood bags and anesthetics. Local people are searching for the survivors without the help of heavy debris removal machines. They are 41 ° C. In this temperature, debris has to be removed from hands and shovels.
On Sunday, the tremors of 5.1 magnitude earthquake were felt at Mandalay, Myanmar, causing panic and screaming on Sunday. The nervous people are afraid of going to their homes and spending all night in the streets or fields. Many countries including India are providing assistance to Myanmar. Red Cross stated that it has launched an emergency assistance of US $ 113.3 million to help 100,000 people from more than 20,000 families over the next 24 months.
Along with Myanmar, the earthquake caused widespread panic in Thailand’s capital Bangkok. However, it has been claimed that there was no major damage other than the collapse of a 33 -storey building in Bangkok city. This building was being constructed by a Chinese company. However, the collapse of this building still under construction has now raised questions on the quality of Chinese companies. This building collapsed in a few seconds. In the earthquake in Thailand till Sunday, 17 people died, 32 were injured and 83 people were reported missing.
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