On March 28, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck the Myanmar region. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake was recorded 17.2 kilometers from the city of Mandalay at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tremors were also felt in Yangon, Bangkok, and other regions.
Rescue operations have begun in the areas affected by the earthquake. The Myanmar government is working to gather official information about casualties and significant destruction. A second strong tremor with a magnitude of 6.4 was recorded 12 minutes after the first earthquake.
Situation in Thailand
The earthquake was also felt significantly in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It was reported that one of the buildings under construction collapsed, leaving at least 43 workers trapped under the rubble.
As a result of the earthquake:
? Airport and metro operations were temporarily suspended;
? People evacuated from high-rise buildings;
? Water overflowed from pools in tall buildings.
Rescuers have been put on emergency duty, and official information about the number of casualties and injured is currently being gathered.
What measures is the government taking?
So far, officials have announced that all necessary safety measures are being implemented. Patients have been evacuated from hospitals, and people are being placed away from buildings. Official information about the extent of the destruction and the injured is awaited.
Updated information on the topic will continue to be provided.
