Earthquake News / Death toll rising, buildings collapsing... Earthquake devastates Thailand and Myanmar

A massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit Myanmar, causing many buildings to collapse. So far 694 people have died and more than 1,670 have been injured. Tremors were felt as far as Thailand. Many countries including India have sent help. Relief and rescue operations are underway.

Earthquake News: A terrible earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale. This powerful earthquake caused massive devastation in the country, causing many buildings to collapse and people to panic. According to news agency AFP, so far more than 694 people have died and more than 1,670 people have been injured. However, the death toll is expected to increase further.

Earthquake tremors were felt till Thailand

Strong tremors of the earthquake were also felt in Myanmar's neighboring country Thailand. A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Bangkok, killing at least 10 people. This devastating disaster brought people out on the streets and created an atmosphere of panic.

Appeal for international aid

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appealed for international support in a video speech. He said he had sought foreign help for relief efforts. According to the US Geological Survey, the death toll could be more than 1,000.

Big loss in Thailand too

Several people were injured when a 33-storey under-construction building near Chatuchak market in Bangkok, Thailand collapsed. The video of the incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media. After the building collapsed, rescue workers immediately reached the spot and the injured were rushed to the hospital.

Relief and rescue operations continue

Relief operations were started immediately after the earthquake. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that the United Nations has mobilized to help the needy in Southeast Asia and an amount of $ 5 million has been allocated for this.

India extended a helping hand

India has also extended a helping hand to Myanmar during this disaster. India is preparing to send more than 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, sleeping bags, food, hygiene kits and essential medicines. Indian Air Force's C-130J aircraft will leave for Myanmar from Hindon Airbase carrying relief material.

Possibility of aftershocks

The main earthquake was followed by an aftershock of 4.2 magnitude at 11:56 pm local time on Friday night. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed that the aftershock occurred at a depth of 10 km, making it likely that there will be further aftershocks.