A powerful magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, leaving around 1,700 dead, 3,400 injured, and over 300 unaccounted for. International rescue teams and aid are rushing into the affected areas as desperate communities await assistance. ⚠️
Among the responders, teams from China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia have mobilized rapid relief efforts. In a heartening rescue, Chinese rescuers freed a child trapped under debris for nearly 60 hours in Mandalay, marking a beacon of hope amid the chaos.
Extensive damage to critical infrastructure—including bridges, highways, airports, and railways—has exacerbated the crisis in cities like Mandalay and Sagaing. Local residents report that over 80% of buildings in Sagaing have suffered severe destruction, leaving them with urgent shortages of food, clean water, electricity, and medical supplies.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council, has cautioned that the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue. Amid these challenging times, international solidarity and local resilience stand as reminders that hope can prevail even in the darkest hours. Stay strong, Myanmar! ❤️
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Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as rescuers search for survivors
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