An Indian disaster response team is at a monastery in Myanmar, working to rescue 170 monks. The team is conducting efforts to ensure the safety and evacuation of the monks amidst the ongoing crisis. The operation aims to provide immediate assistance and help those in need in the monastery's surroundings.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent earthquake in Myanmar a top-level emergency, as it urgently seeks $8 million in aid to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks over the next 30 days. The earthquake, which struck near Sagaing in central Myanmar, has left widespread devastation in its wake, particularly in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city.
As of Monday, Myanmar's ruling junta confirmed that around 1,700 people have been killed, approximately 3,400 have been injured, and roughly 300 remain missing. Rescuers continue to brave aftershocks to search for survivors amid the collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure, with the focus now on the devastated city of Mandalay.
In neighboring Thailand, the earthquake also caused destruction, with at least 18 fatalities in Bangkok and 33 others injured. The collapse of a 30-story skyscraper under construction in the Thai capital left 78 people missing, further adding to the region’s crisis.
The earthquake struck northwest of Sagaing and was followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock, intensifying the devastation across Myanmar and Thailand. Buildings, bridges, and roads were destroyed, leaving communities in both countries facing severe challenges.
(This story is published from a syndicated feed)