The death toll in the earthquake that struck Myanmar-Thailand has passed 700. International media reports that 167 deaths have been officially confirmed. Authorities say the death toll is likely to rise further.
The earthquake devastated Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. The military junta has declared a state of emergency in six provinces. In the wake of two powerful earthquakes that shook the country on Friday, Myanmar’s ruling military junta has made a rare appeal for international humanitarian aid.
A twin earthquake struck Myanmar today. The earthquake measured 7.7 and 6.4 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was Mandalay. The famous Awa Bridge in Mandalay, Myanmar collapsed into the Irrawaddy River in the earthquake. Many buildings collapsed in the powerful earthquake. Panicked people ran out of the buildings. People were evacuated in the wake of the earthquake. The Indian Embassy said that all Indians are safe.
