A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in a death toll of 1,002 people as reported by state-run MRTV. International aid has begun to arrive in the country, with 2,376 people reported injured and 30 missing. The disaster has caused infrastructure damage, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas. General Min Aung Hlaing, the junta leader, invited countries to provide help and donations.
The United States Geological Survey predicts that the death toll in Myanmar could exceed 10,000 people. Rescue efforts are underway, with international aid arriving in the country. A Chinese rescue team and Russian rescuers are on site to assist in the search and rescue operations. The USGS scientist Susan Hough mentioned that the mix of modern and traditional buildings in Myanmar will play a role in the casualties.
In the neighboring country of Thailand, nine deaths were reported and 101 people were missing in Bangkok due to the collapse of a 33-story tower. Rescue operations in Thailand are ongoing, with authorities using all available resources to search for survivors. President Donald Trump has offered assistance to Myanmar, and the situation in Bangkok is gradually improving, with hundreds of people finding shelter in city parks. Excavators are clearing debris and drones are being used to search for survivors in the rubble.
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