28.03.2025 19:30
The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, announced that the death toll from the earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 in the country has risen to 144, with the number of injured reaching 732. It was reported that many buildings have collapsed and people are experiencing great panic, with thousands possibly having lost their lives; the junta government in Myanmar has declared a state of emergency in many regions.
After the earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 in Myanmar, the number of fatalities has risen to 144, and the number of injured has reached 732.
The Southeast Asian country Myanmar has been shaken by a series of earthquakes. The tremors were felt in the country's second-largest city, Mandalay, as well as in the nearby regions of Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Shwebo. Reports indicate that a bridge in Sagaing has collapsed, and many temples and houses in Nepido have been damaged.
THE TOLL IS RISING
The toll from the earthquakes is worsening by the hour. The leader of Myanmar's military government, Min Aung Hlaing, announced that the death toll from the earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 has risen to 144, with the number of injured reaching 732.
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN MANY REGIONS
Meanwhile, the military administration reported that a state of emergency has been declared in six regions, including Nepido and Mandalay. The area where the earthquakes occurred has been a scene of clashes between the military and various groups.
THREE PEOPLE DIED IN THAILAND
The Thai Ministry of Defense reported that three people lost their lives in a building that collapsed due to the earthquake, and 90 people are unaccounted for. Following the earthquakes that struck Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared the country a "disaster area."