Naypyidaw: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, near Mandalay. Tremors were felt across Thailand and China. A strong 6.4 aftershock followed. At least 144 dead and over 730 injured in quake.
Three people died in Myanmar after a mosque collapsed. The death toll is expected to rise. Myanmar’s military confirmed fatalities and injuries.
Myanmar’s state media reported many civilians were affected. Several injured people are in hospitals in Sagaing, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw.
Myanmar’s hospitals need blood donations urgently. The government is urging donors to visit nearby hospitals immediately.
Structural Damage
In Bangkok, Thailand, buildings collapsed due to the quake’s impact.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubble of a high-rise under construction in Bangkok.
Thai officials fear dozens of people are trapped. Emergency responders are racing against time.
Authorities deployed drones and police dogs to assist in locating survivors.
Thailand’s deputy prime minister stressed extreme caution while using heavy rescue equipment.
Aid Challenges
Myanmar struggles with disaster response due to weak infrastructure and ongoing civil war since the 2021 military coup.
Much of the country is controlled by militias, making information collection difficult.
Military-imposed communication blackouts in conflict zones worsen rescue efforts.
The UN confirmed “significant damage” and is gathering information on those impacted.
The most affected areas include Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Bago, Magway, and Sagaing.
Thai Response
Thailand ordered nationwide school closures to assess damage. Officials fear further structural collapses.
Authorities urged residents in high-rise buildings to evacuate immediately.
The Thai government is inspecting buildings with extreme caution. Hospitals were told to check for damage.
The defense ministry set up a command center to coordinate response efforts.
Thailand’s prime minister is returning to Bangkok from Phuket to oversee relief efforts.
Ongoing Rescue
Officials are uncertain about the number of people trapped in Bangkok’s collapsed building.
The National Institute of Emergency Medicine reported 20 workers stuck in a lift at the site.
Around 320 workers were present at the construction site when the building collapsed.
Authorities confirmed 50 injuries, with 40 hospitalized. The death toll may rise.
Rescue teams are prioritizing survivors. They will mark areas where signs of life are detected.
Government Actions
Thailand’s prime minister will arrive in Bangkok by 5 p.m. for an emergency meeting.
Emergency services are coordinating efforts to locate and assist victims.
The Thai government is focusing on stabilizing buildings and ensuring public safety.
More updates will follow as authorities continue rescue and recovery operations.
