Monywa: In a major rise in the death toll over than 1000 people have died after severe earthquakes jolted Myanmar. The numbers are expected to rise further, said media reports. Myanmar saw two major consecutive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.0 on the Richter scale according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Friday. The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be in central Myanmar. A 30-story skyscraper under construction in the Chatuchak district also collapsed due to the quake, according to the publication. As per The Nation News, which cited Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine, 43 workers were trapped in the under construction building. Video obtained by CNN from Myanmar appeared to show a road bridge spanning the Irrawaddy River, which runs through Mandalay, collapsing into the river in a cloud of dust and water. The Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency in Bangkok the capital of Thailand, after a strong earthquake. The Thailand stock exchange has also suspended trading after the Myanmar earthquake, said ANI reports from Reuters. The PM of India Narendra Modi posted on X, “Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand.” India has send over 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar following a series of powerful earthquakes, sources said. India has send the relief materials to Myanmar aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon, sources stated. According to sources, the relief package includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets, and essential medicines such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages. The earthquake toll in Myanmar is expected to rise further, reported several media agencies.
Myanmar earthquake: Death toll rises to over 1000
