A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least 2,000 people, with ongoing rescue operations in Myanmar and Thailand. In Mandalay, Myanmar, rescuers freed survivors, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from collapsed buildings, with efforts hampered by civil war and difficult access to certain areas. Despite the tragic losses, rescuers continued their efforts, uncovering signs of life in the wreckage.
In Bangkok, Thailand, the collapse of an unfinished skyscraper left 12 dead and 75 missing, with search operations still ongoing. Substandard steel samples were found at the site, and investigations into the cause of the collapse are underway.
Myanmar, already struggling with a military junta’s rule since 2021, saw extensive damage, with 2,065 confirmed deaths and over 3,900 injured. Relief efforts from neighboring countries like China, India, and Thailand, alongside UN aid, are underway, but challenges persist due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflict. The disaster has highlighted the country’s vulnerability amid political unrest.
Source: Swifteradio.com
