{"id":121542,"date":"2025-03-29T16:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T13:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=121542"},"modified":"2025-03-29T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T13:49:46","slug":"myanmar-earthquake-kills-over-1000-as-rescue-efforts-intensify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/121542-myanmar-earthquake-kills-over-1000-as-rescue-efforts-intensify\/","title":{"rendered":"Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,000 as rescue efforts intensify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock, causing widespread devastation. The military junta reported 1,002 deaths, 2,376 injuries, and 30 missing persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Bangkok, Thailand, six people died when a high-rise under construction collapsed, with dozens still missing. Rescue operations are underway, with Thai authorities using drones to locate survivors. Myanmar\u2019s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has declared a state of emergency in six regions and appealed for international aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China, Russia, India, and Malaysia have deployed rescue teams, while the UN allocated $5 million for relief efforts. The earthquake\u2014the strongest to hit Myanmar in over a century\u2014has worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflict since the 2021 military coup. Aid agencies warn of challenges in delivering assistance due to restrictions imposed by the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities in Bangkok have launched inspections after reports of damage to over 2,000 buildings. Meanwhile, Myanmar\u2019s hospitals are overwhelmed, prompting urgent calls for blood donors. Amid the devastation, volunteers continue rescue efforts as the full extent of the disaster unfolds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock, causing widespread devastation. The military junta reported 1,002 deaths, 2,376 injuries, and 30 missing persons. In Bangkok, Thailand, six people died when a high-rise under construction collapsed, with dozens still missing. 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