On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, with devastating effects reported in Mandalay, killing 144 and injuring over 700. The quake triggered aftershocks and significant destruction, especially in a high-rise construction site in Bangkok, Thailand, where three deaths were confirmed. Hospitals struggled to accommodate an influx of injured, as resources ran thin. This disaster compounds the already dire situation in Myanmar, where a military junta governs amidst a civil war and humanitarian crisis, prompting calls for international assistance to address the aftermath of this calamity.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, resulting in 144 deaths and 732 injuries, with widespread damage noted across Southeast Asia.
The earthquake, occurring in Mandalay, Myanmar, was notable for its strength as only the third earthquake of its magnitude in 100 years.
Witness accounts detail the chaos following the quake, with hospitals overwhelmed and victims treated outside due to the sheer number of injuries.
Myanmar's military government, already facing challenges from ongoing civil unrest, called for international aid after the disaster.
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