At least 144 people have been killed and 730 others injured in Myanmar after six earthquakes shook the country on Friday, reported AP.
“The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” AP quoted the head of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing. He also said on television that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others were injured in Myanmar.
The first earthquake with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar, measured at 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale and it hit at midday.
The second quake with 6.4 magnitude was recorded just 12 minutes later. Another aftershock of 4.4 magnitude was recorded nearly an hour later. The others followed.
The earthquake’s tremors were felt across neighbouring Thailand and some Chinese provinces.
According to AP, the Bangkok city authorities informed that 10 people were killed, 16 were injured, and 101 are missing from three construction sites, which included a high-rise.
On social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is concerned by the situation in Myanmar and clarified that India stands ready to offer all possible assistance.
Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
The Embassy of India, Bangkok, issued an emergency number, +66 618819218, for Indian nationals in Thailand, which they can use in case of any emergency.
In the X post, the Embassy wrote, “All members of the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and Consulate in Chiang Mai are safe.”
After powerful earthquake tremors recorded in Bangkok and in other parts of Thailand, the Embassy is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Thai authorities. So far, no untoward incident involving any Indian citizen has been reported.
In case of any emergency,…
— India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand)
The videos and photos that emerged from the earthquake-hit areas in Myanmar show the devastation of lives and property.
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mandalay, Myanmar
Multiple buildings destroyed in devastating quake.
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors)
Metro train violently shakes in Bangkok Tyland after a major earthquake in Myanmar, Tyland — Vince Langman (@LangmanVince)
देशहित : म्यांमार में भूकंप.. 5 देशों में हड़कंप, थाईलैंड-म्यांमार में तबाही बहुत डरावनी — Zee News (@ZeeNews)
The United Nations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also posted on X and assured that the UN system in the region is mobilising to help those in need.
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