Sumit Joshi 28 Mar 20025 : A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread devastation. The tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, China’s Yunnan province, and parts of India and Bangladesh. The epicenter was near Sagaing, around 250 km from the capital Naypyidaw.
The quake led to the collapse of buildings in Mandalay, killing at least 10 people inside a mosque. A university in the city also caught fire, while a hospital in Naypyidaw has been converted into a “mass casualty area.” The military junta has declared a state of emergency and is seeking international aid.
In Bangkok, a 30-story under-construction skyscraper collapsed, trapping 43 workers under the debris. Thai authorities have declared an emergency and launched urgent rescue operations.
Rescue teams are working in Myanmar and Thailand to recover trapped victims. India has offered assistance, and tremors were also felt in Kolkata and Manipur. With extensive damage reported, experts warn of possible aftershocks.
