The death toll in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has risen to 1002. 2376 are injured. Rescue operations are continuing. The number of dead and injured is likely to increase further.
म्यांमार में शक्तिशाली भूकंप से मृतकों की संख्या बढ़कर 1002 हुई, 2376 घायल, रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन जारी
The earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday (28 March) has caused massive destruction. More than 1002 people have died in the earthquake in Myanmar alone. Hundreds of people are reported missing. More than 2300 people have been injured in this earthquake so far. More than 30 people are reported missing. Relief and rescue work is going on at a fast pace. On the other hand, about 10 people have died in the earthquake in Thailand. After this sudden disaster, Myanmar has imposed an emergency. The effect of this terrible earthquake has been felt not only in Myanmar but also in the surrounding countries. The earthquake has been felt in five countries including India, China and Nepal. India has sent relief material under Operation Brahma to help earthquake-affected Myanmar. Air Force aircraft C-130 J has reached Yangon with about 15 tonnes of relief material.
Earthquake tremors felt in five countries including India
Apart from Myanmar, earthquake tremors were felt in Thailand, China, Nepal and India. On Saturday night, earthquake tremors were felt again in Myanmar and Afghanistan. Earthquake tremors were felt in Afghanistan at around 5:16 am. The intensity of the earthquake was 4.7. News agency AFP has quoted the Myanmar Army (Junta) as saying that so far 694 people have died in the earthquake, while 1,670 have been injured.
The earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday (March 28) has caused massive destruction. More than 1002 people have died in the earthquake in Myanmar alone. Hundreds of people are reported missing. At the same time, more than 2300 people have been injured in this earthquake so far. More than 30 people are reported missing. Relief and rescue work is going on at a fast pace. On the other hand, about 10 people have died in the earthquake in Thailand. After this sudden disaster, Myanmar has imposed an emergency. The effect of this terrible earthquake has been seen not only in Myanmar but also in the surrounding countries. The earthquake has been felt in five countries including India, China and Nepal. India has sent relief material under Operation Brahma to help earthquake-affected Myanmar. Air Force aircraft C-130J has reached Yangon carrying about 15 tonnes of relief material.
Earthquake tremors felt in five countries including India
Apart from Myanmar, earthquake tremors were felt in Thailand, China, Nepal and India. On Saturday night also, earthquake tremors were felt again in Myanmar and Afghanistan. Earthquake tremors were felt in Afghanistan at around 5:16 am. The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.7. News agency AFP has quoted the Myanmar Army (Junta) as saying that so far 694 people have died in the earthquake, while 1,670 have been injured.
USGS claims – 1000 people died
At the same time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that the death toll may be more than 1,000. There are reports of severe shortage of blood in hospitals. Relief and rescue operations are continuing rapidly in Myanmar, but piles of rubble, broken roads, and collapsed buildings are visible everywhere. It is being told that the number of injured in hospitals is also in thousands. According to the US Geological Survey, the death toll from this earthquake may be more than 1,000. According to the government newspaper Global New Light of Myanmar, buildings have collapsed in five cities and several towns, and two major bridges have also collapsed.