Myanmar earthquake: death toll rises to 144, injured after more than 700 magnitudes | World News
According to the Associated Press, six earthquakes shocked the country, with at least 144 people killed in Myanmar and another 730 injured in Myanmar.
“The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” the Associated Press quoted the head of Min Aung Hlaing, a senior military government in Myanmar, as saying, “He also said on TV that at least 144 people were killed and 730 people were injured in Myanmar.
The first earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, was a central earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, at 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, and was attacked at noon.
Just 12 minutes later, a second earthquake of 6.4 was recorded. Nearly an hour later, another magnitude 4.4 aftershock was recorded. Others followed closely.
Bangkok’s death toll climbs to 10
The tremors of the earthquake are in neighboring Thailand and some Chinese provinces.
According to the Associated Press, Bangkok City authorities informed that 10 people were killed and 16 were injured, and 101 of them were missing due to high-rise buildings.
PM Modi ensures “all possible help”
On social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was concerned about the situation in Myanmar and clarified that India was ready to provide all possible help.
The situation has been paid attention to after the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Pray for the safety and well-being of everyone. India is ready to provide all possible help. In this regard, our authorities are asked to stand by. Also asked to stay in touch… – Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2025
Indian Embassy Release Hotline Phone Number
The Indian Embassy in Bangkok has issued an emergency number, +66 618819218 issued an emergency for Indian nationals in Thailand, which they can use in any emergency.
“All members of the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and the consulate in Chiang Mai are safe,” the embassy wrote in the X-Post.
The embassy is closely monitoring coordination with the Thai authorities after strong earthquake tremors were recorded in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. So far, there have been no incidents involving any Indian citizenship.
If any emergency occurs,… – India in Thailand (@Indiainthailand) March 28, 2025
Video shows major damage
Videos and photos from the earthquake-hit areas in Myanmar show the destruction of life and property.
7.7 earthquake hits Mandalay, Myanmar
Destroy multiple buildings in a devastating earthquake.#Myanmar #earthquake #แผ่นดินไหว pic.twitter.com/fgqtbluqjw– Weather Monitor (@WeAthMonitors) March 28, 2025
Metro trains shaking violently in Bangkok Thailand after a major earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand pic.twitter.com/cs7woxiows— Vince Lanman (@langmanvince) March 28, 2025
देशहित: 5देशोंदेशोंदेशों #deshhit #Myanmar #earthquake @anuraagmuskaan pic.twitter.com/yhng81lzdc– Zee News (@Zeenews) March 28, 2025
The UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, also released on X and assured that the region’s UN system is mobilizing to help those in need.
