Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Triggers State Of Emergency, Bangkok Building Collapse Kills Two
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Triggers State Of Emergency, Bangkok Building Collapse Kills Two
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction across the region and prompting Thailand and Myanmar to declare states of emergency. The tremors led to the collapse of multiple buildings, including a 30-storey under-construction high-rise in Bangkok, killing two people and trapping dozens under the rubble.
Powerful #earthquake Strikes #Myanmar; #Bangkok Declares Emergency After High-Rise Collapse https://t.co/6xkP3dlgZe pic.twitter.com/j2bdYRQUEK
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Key Developments:
- Thailand and Myanmar Declare Emergencies: Both countries have activated emergency response measures as rescue efforts intensify.
- Bangkok Building Collapse: A government office building under construction crumbled, trapping 43 workers. Seven have been rescued so far.
- Damage in Myanmar: In Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, several buildings collapsed, and a historic 90-year-old bridge in the Sagaing region was destroyed.
- Aftershocks and Further Tremors: A powerful aftershock of 6.4 magnitude followed the initial quake, shaking buildings in Bangkok and other regions.
- Regional Impact: The earthquake was felt across Thailand, Bangladesh, and India, including in Kolkata and Imphal, causing panic among residents.
- International Aid Request: Myanmar’s military junta has made a rare appeal for global humanitarian assistance.
- Thai PM Urges Caution: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked citizens to remain calm and brace for possible aftershocks.
- India Offers Assistance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern and assured that India is ready to provide aid to the affected nations.
Rescue operations are underway as emergency teams race against time to locate survivors and assess the full extent of the devastation.
