A powerful 7.7 earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction across Mandalay, Bago, Magway, the northeastern Shan state, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw. With 1,700 lives lost and over 3,400 injured, the impact has been enormous. 😢
In a remarkable show of solidarity, rescue teams from the Chinese mainland have rushed to the scene. A 37-member rescue team from Yunnan Province arrived at Yangon International Airport on Saturday morning, equipped with life detectors, early warning systems, and drones. Their prompt response even led to the rescue of an elderly man in Nay Pyi Taw early Sunday.
Joining the efforts, another 82-strong Chinese rescue team landed in Yangon on Saturday afternoon, working closely with local teams. The lifeline continues as the Red Cross Society of China dispatched emergency humanitarian aid consisting of 300 tents, 2,000 blankets, 600 folding beds, and relief kits for 2,000 affected households.
Further emphasizing this united response, China has committed 100 million yuan (approximately $13.9 million) in emergency humanitarian aid to support earthquake relief. This collective effort highlights the resilience and compassion of regional communities during a time of crisis. 💪🌏
As Myanmar begins to recover, the swift mobilization of aid serves as an inspiring reminder that when disaster strikes, global support can light the path toward healing and restoration.
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Regional aid mobilized following devastating quake in Myanmar
cgtn.com
