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Times of Oman
31-03-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,700 as rescuers scramble to find survivors
Naypyidaw: Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported. At least 1,700 people are dead and around 3,400 injured, according to the country's military government. Nearly 300 others remain missing. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated that the final death toll could surpass 10,000 people based on early modeling, as per CNN. The earthquake's epicenter was located in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, near the historic city of Mandalay. The region, home to over 1.5 million people, has been severely affected, with multiple buildings, bridges, and temples destroyed or damaged. In Bangkok, the earthquake's impact was devastating, with at least 18 people killed and dozens more trapped under the rubble of a collapsed high-rise building. The building, which was under construction, came crashing down in a matter of minutes, claiming the lives of 11 people. According to CNN, seven more fatalities were reported elsewhere in the capital as authorities scrambled to respond to the disaster. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with around 80 people still missing. Families of the missing are gathering at the site of the collapsed building, anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. The earthquake that struck Myanmar was the most powerful to hit the country in over a century, with a magnitude of 7.7. It was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a 6.7-magnitude tremor, which continued to rattle the region throughout the weekend. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach those affected, particularly in areas cut off by the collapse of a key bridge over the Irrawaddy River. With many still unaccounted for, experts fear that the true death toll may take weeks to emerge. Meanwhile, foreign aid and international rescue teams have started arriving in Myanmar after the military junta issued a rare plea for help. Friday's quake was the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country in years and comes as Myanmar reels from a civil war that, since 2021, has damaged communication networks, battered health infrastructure and left millions without adequate food and shelter. The level of devastation that has wreaked in the country "hasn't been seen in over a century in Asia," according to an official from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The impact of the earthquake will be felt "for the next few weeks," Marie Manrique, Myanmar program coordinator for the IFRC, told CNN's Lynda Kinkade, suggesting that the numbers of deaths and injuries were likely to rise as some people were still trapped under collapsed buildings.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Red Cross Aids Victims After Deadly Myanmar Earthquake
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it had deployed teams to Myanmar to assist following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 28, 'despite major access challenges due to collapsed infrastructure and downed communications.' Marie Manrique, the ICRC's program coordinator in Myanmar, said the quake struck around midday and was followed minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was helping with search-and-rescue efforts, first aid, and transportation to nearby hospitals, Manrique said. Major damage was reported in Mandalay, Sagaing, Naypyitaw, Bago, and southern Shan, in areas already affected by the country's ongoing civil war, she added. These images show volunteers providing medical aid to people in Myitnge, a town just south of Mandalay, and transporting victims to Mandalay Public Hospital, MRCS said. At least 144 people had been killed and 730 others injured by the earthquake in Myanmar, according to BBC Burmese, citing the head of the ruling military junta. In neighboring Thailand, at least 10 people were killed and more than 100 were missing, according to Thai news reports. Credit: Myanmar Red Cross via Storyful
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Myanmar quake damaged buildings and infrastructure, causes concern over dams, Red Cross says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) - The powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday damaged buildings and public infrastructure and there are concerns for the state of large dams, the Red Cross said on Friday. Six states and regions are most impacted - particularly in the northwest of the country, the Red Cross said. "Public infrastructure has been damaged, including roads, bridges and public buildings," Marie Manrique, Program Coordinator for the International Federation of the Red Cross said to reporters in Geneva, via video link from Yangon. "We currently have concerns for large-scale dams that people are watching to see the conditions of them," she said. "The bridge that connects Mandalay to Sagaing has collapsed - this will cause logistical issues. Sagaing has the largest number of internally displaced people in the country," Manrique added. Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military ousted an elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. A protest movement morphed into an armed rebellion against the junta across the country and the widening conflict has displaced over 3.5 million people.
Reuters
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Myanmar quake damaged buildings and infrastructure, causes concern over dams, Red Cross says
GENEVA, March 28 (Reuters) - The powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday damaged buildings and public infrastructure and there are concerns for the state of large dams, the Red Cross said on Friday. Six states and regions are most impacted - particularly in the northwest of the country, the Red Cross said. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. "Public infrastructure has been damaged, including roads, bridges and public buildings," Marie Manrique, Program Coordinator for the International Federation of the Red Cross said to reporters in Geneva, via video link from Yangon. "We currently have concerns for large-scale dams that people are watching to see the conditions of them," she said. "The bridge that connects Mandalay to Sagaing has collapsed - this will cause logistical issues. Sagaing has the largest number of internally displaced people in the country," Manrique added. Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military ousted an elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. A protest movement morphed into an armed rebellion against the junta across the country and the widening conflict has displaced over 3.5 million people.
