Myanmar Earthquake: At Least 255 Killed, Several Others Feared Dead Under Collapsed Buildings
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, killing at least 255 people, with thousands feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The government has declared a state of emergency in Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway, northeastern Shan, and Bago regions.
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, killing at least 255 people, with thousands feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The government has declared a state of emergency in Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway, northeastern Shan, and Bago regions. Blood donations are in high demand as rescue efforts intensify. The United Nations has allocated USD 5 million for relief operations. Myanmar, situated in an active earthquake belt, often experiences tremors in remote areas, but this disaster has severely impacted urban regions. Rescue teams are racing against time to save survivors amid widespread devastation. Myanmar Earthquake Update: State of Emergency Declared in Its Capital After 7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Country’s Second Largest City.
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BREAKING: At least 255 people in Myanmar have died in earthquake, with toll expected to rise.
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