A recent earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, with extensive damage in Mandalay and ongoing rescue efforts. There are also repercussions in Thailand from a construction site collapse. Authorities continue to seek survivors, offering hope to the families affected by the disasters.
On Monday, Myanmar’s military reported that the recent earthquake has resulted in over 2,000 fatalities. In Mandalay, the second-largest city, rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate individuals trapped beneath collapsed structures, with the critical 72-hour survival window rapidly closing.
According to military representatives, the earthquake has caused 2,056 deaths, with around 3,900 individuals injured and 270 still unaccounted for. An NHK news team that surveyed Mandalay noted extensive destruction, including a condominium building that was largely reduced to rubble. Local officials indicated that a Japanese national residing there is missing, and Japan’s Foreign Ministry believes this individual may have been impacted by the disaster.
Rescue efforts are also ongoing in other severely affected areas, such as Naypiytaw and Sagaing, with teams searching diligently for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings. Meanwhile, a construction site in Bangkok, Thailand, experienced a similar tragedy when a high-rise collapsed, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and over 70 individuals missing.
The families of those unaccounted for in Thailand are experiencing a mix of grief and hope, as they await further news. Thai officials have stated their commitment to rescue operations, emphasizing the possibility that survivors may still be found and vowing to make every effort in the search.
The earthquake in Myanmar has had devastating consequences, with a death toll exceeding 2,000 and many more injured. Rescue operations are critical as teams race against time to find survivors amidst the destruction. Similar tragedies are occurring in neighboring Thailand, highlighting the widespread impact of natural disasters in the region. Authorities remain committed to search efforts, fostering a sense of hope among families of the missing.
Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp
