The 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused havoc in Myanmar and Thailand. 154 people have been killed and 732 injured. Emergency has been announced in Myanmar. After which India has sent relief material for help. Help has been sought from all over the world after the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on Friday. There is an atmosphere of fear among the local people. The government has made every effort to help.
How much devastation caused the earthquake?
In Myanmar-Thailand, 154 people have died and 732 have been injured in a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. India has sent 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar, presenting itself as a good friend. Meanwhile, Emergency has been announced in Myanmar and rescue operations have been started. India’s neighboring countries Myanmar and Thailand were shaken by earthquakes. The intensity of the earthquake that occurred on Friday morning was measured at 7.7 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Mandalay city of Myanmar, which has a population of about 1.5 million. The earthquake here was so strong that it shook several areas including Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Its shocks were felt to Bangladesh, China and the northeastern states of India. Meanwhile, the Juti government of Myanmar has appealed for help from all over the world, after which India has also sent relief materials.
Heavy damage in two cities
The earthquake caused heavy damage to two cities in Myanmar, where the rescue teams are seen taking out people out of the rubble in the paintings obtained from the capital Nipita. So far 154 people have been killed and 732 people have been injured. Eight people died and 117 laborers were trapped in the rubble due to the collapse of an under -construction building in Bangkok. According to officials, a total of three people have died and rescue work is going on at construction sites in Thailand.
10 latest updates on the devastation caused by earthquake in Myanmar-Thailand
1. According to the US Geological Survey, about 800,000 people near the center of the earthquake have been affected by this fierce earthquake and the death toll could exceed 1,000.
2. According to government reports, buildings collapsed in five cities of Myanmar, a railway bridge and a road bridge on the Yangon-Mandle Expressway was also damaged.
3. 90 years old, a prestigious bridge fell into the Iravadi River. Additionally, a part of the historic Mandale Palace also collapsed.
4. Myanmar’s military government has declared an emergency situation in six regions including Sagiing, Mandalay and Rajdhani Nepeita. Rescue work is going on, but it is difficult to reach remote areas due to damaged bridges.
5. In Thailand’s capital Bangkok, people took to the streets in panic. In many hotels, guests were seen running around wearing towels and swimwear.
6. A video has surfaced in which pool water is seen falling from the height of a luxury hotel. Trading at Thailand Stock Exchange remained closed on Friday afternoon, while metro services were also affected.
7. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Dhaka and Chittagong in Bangladesh, but no casualties were reported. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Chinese Yunnan province, but there is no news of any casualties. Light earthquake shocks were recorded in the eastern Garo Hills of Kolkata, Imphal and Meghalaya in India, but no damage was reported.
8. Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Having appealed for international assistance, after which India announced immediate assistance. According to sources in the Ministry of External Affairs, India is sending about 15 tonnes of relief material in view of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. The material was sent from Hindon Airbase by the C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
9. These relief materials include tents, sleeping bags, blankets, prepared foods, water purification plants, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines. This includes medical supplies such as paracetamol, antibiotics, canula, syringe, gloves, cotton swabs, urinary bags, etc.
10. India has assured its readiness to help earthquake affected people in Myanmar and Thailand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will provide all possible help. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media, ‘I am worried about the earthquake situation in Myanmar and Thailand. I wish everyone safety and prosperity. India is ready to provide all possible assistance. The Ministry of External Affairs has been directed to stay in touch with both governments.
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