Anita Ogona
powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.
According to the countryโs military government, at least 144 people have been killed, and over 730 injured in the disaster.
The earthquake was followed by a strong 6.4-magnitude aftershock, causing tremors to be felt across Thailand and China. The quakeโs impact was felt hundreds of miles away, with buildings collapsing in Thailand.
In Myanmarโs capital, authorities are racing against time to rescue 81 people trapped under the rubble of an under-construction high-rise. At least three people have died in the capital, adding to the growing toll
Myanmar, already grappling with a civil war sparked by a 2021 military coup, is struggling to cope with the disaster. The countryโs weak infrastructure and fragmented militia-controlled regions have hindered relief efforts and made it difficult to gather reliable information.
As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential long-term consequences of the earthquake on Myanmarโs already vulnerable population.
