A dome largely collapsed in Myanmar’s Bago area on Friday as a result of a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake that claimed at least three lives. A Taungnoo town resident was quoted as saying,” We were praying when the shaking started. Three people died instantly.”
One of the region’s most spiritual Buddhist places, the Mahamuni Pagoda, and a mosque in Mandalay, were clearly damaged in photos and videos from the city. According to state media, the Wailuwun abbey collapsed as a result of the earthquake, which also led to more deaths.
A 90-year-old bridge fell in the Sagaing place, and portions of the Mandalay-Yangon bridge were ruined. In addition to being affected by particles scattered across various areas, both structures and spiritual temples in Naypyidaw, the capital.
Myanmar issues a state of emergency
The earthquake, which reportedly claimed the lives of many people, including children, and caused widespread destruction, resulted in the declaration of a state of emergency in six regions under the control of Myanmar’s ruling junta. Additionally, the junta has made a remarkably unique request for international aid to support relief efforts.
Aftershocks strike Thailand
The earthquake’s affect reached Thailand, where local media reported two fatalities and 43 individuals missing. Authorities are still looking into the deaths after a high-rise building under construction near Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market collapsed.
Witnesses described moments of despair as residents fled as alarms rang out. The entire tower was moving, and there were screams and panic, according to Fraser Morton, a holiday from Scotland.
After the earthquake and a later 6. 4-magnitude tremor, Thai authorities instructed persons to be outside. To assess the damage, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has convened an urgent meet.
continued turmoil
Citizens of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, have fled their homes. While Bangkok’s past royal palace suffered damage, rooftop pools flooded as high-rise buildings swayed in Bangkok.
As recovery and restoration efforts continue, Myanmar’s state media warned of possible waves.
