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The death toll in the powerful earthquake that occurred on Friday in Myanmar and neighboring country Thailand is continuously increasing. According to the latest report, the two countries have been confirmed the death of 1000 people together, while the US Geophysics Agency has feared more than 10,000 deaths. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Myanmar officials have said that the death toll in the devastating earthquake has increased to 1000 on Saturday morning, while 2300 people were injured. However, Bangkok officials have now reduced the death toll in the earthquake in Thailand on Friday. Thailand has given an update report on the death toll, in which 6 people have been reported to have died. At the same time, 22 people have been described as injured and 101 people have been declared missing. Earlier on Friday, the death toll was 10.
However, the capital of Thailand has been declared a disaster area. While the Myanmar dictatorial army has implemented emergency in earthquake affected areas. Min Aung Howing, head of the military government of Myanmar, has said on the country’s government television that he has invited “any country” to help and donate. Apart from this, he has also expressed apprehension that a large number of people would have died due to the earthquake. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the depth of the earthquake was 10 km. USGS has expressed the possibility of death of more than 10,000 people in its latest report this morning.
India has started Operation Brahma in difficult times. Under this, the Government of India has taken immediate steps to help the people of Myanmar affected by a fierce earthquake. Our helicopter has reached Yangon with 15 tonnes of relief materials including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators and essential medicines.
15 tonnes of relief material sent yangon
Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal has given this information. He said that the first consignment of help sent from India has reached Yangon. Earlier, the Indian Air Force C -130J aircraft from AFS Hindon flew to Myanmar with relief material. About 15 tonnes of relief material was sent to Myanmar in this aircraft. Which includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, food prepared food, water purifier, hygiene kit, solar lamps, generator sets, essential medicines (paracetamol, antibiotics, canula, syringes, gloves, cotton bandages, urinary bags, etc.).
Myanmar Earthquake: A statement by the information team of Junta said that 1,002 people have died in a 7.7 magnitude earthquake of Friday, and 2,376 were injured.
Most of the Bangkok Metro and Light Rails have resumed normally.
According to Bangkok Metro and Light Rail operators, most metro and light rail services started running normally on Saturday morning.
However, two light rail lines are still closed and they are under investigation.
A loud earthquake occurred in Myanmar on Friday. This has caused a lot of damage. Officials have warned that the death toll may increase. So far more than 140 people have been reported to have died.
At least six people died in the neighboring country Thailand. An under -construction high building collapsed in Bangkok.
Earthquake in Myanmar havoc
The earthquake in Myanmar on Friday caused terrible havoc. Large buildings have been damaged at many places. The situation seems very serious in the whole country. In such a situation, India has come forward to help the earthquake victims. India has sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Yangon. This help was sent by IAF’s C-130J aircraft. The aircraft flew from Air Force Station Hindon.
What did eyewitnesses tell about the terrible earthquake?
Eyewitnesses have told about the earthquake that suddenly the buildings started moving loudly and there was chaos. Thousands of people came on the road. All the people were bad. People came out of their offices, homes and malls in Bangkok. Water was flowing from the pool on the roofs and people were badly scared. At that time, earthquake tremors were constantly coming. A Scottish tourist in Bangkok said that “suddenly the entire building started shaking. People were screaming and running around.” Many pictures and videos are going viral from Myanmar’s Mandle on social media, in which broken houses and broken buildings can be seen. The real figure of deaths due to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar may never be completely revealed. Apart from this, the civil war has made relief and rescue operations even more difficult.
Apart from this, a source close to the jail officials in the BBC report has told that Aung San Suu, a jailed leader in Myanmar, is completely safe. The earthquake has no effect on him and he is in the capital of the capital NAPIDA. Let us tell you that after the military coup in 2021, Aung San Suu was arrested and he has been sentenced to more than 50 years in different cases. In addition, China has said that it has sent a disaster response team of 37 people to Myanmar to Myanmar to assist in relief and rescue operations. The team sent from the Chinese city of Yunnan has brought 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment including earthquake pre -warning system, drone and portable satellite.
India sent these important things
Relief materials include many important things. Tents and sleeping bags will give people place to live. Blankets will protect them from cold. The prepared food and water purifying equipment will remove the problem of eating and drinking. Cleanliness kits will help people stay clean. Solar lamps and generators will set light lights. Drugs will be treated by sick people. Drugs include paracetamol, antibiotic, syringe, gloves and straps.
7.2 Earthquake of intensity
Several earthquake tremors were felt in Myanmar. One of these shock was 7.2 intensity. This damaged buildings in Myanmar and Thailand and an atmosphere of fear among the people. According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), on Friday, Myanmar had a 4.2 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake occurred at 11:56 pm. NCS reported that the depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers. There is a danger of shocks later. The NCS also reported that the earthquake struck 22.15 northern latitude and 95.41 Eastern longitude.
