36 shocks felt after earthquake in Myanmar, 1700 killed, 3400 injured

36 tremors of earthquake of 2.8 to 7.5 magnitude were felt in Myanmar on Monday morning. The Department of Meteorological and Water Sciences of the country gave this information. According to the report of the news agency Xinhua, these shocks were felt after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar at 12:51 pm local time last Friday. The State Administration Council of Myanmar on Sunday informed that about 1,700 people were killed, 3,400 injured and 300 people were missing in a fierce earthquake. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mandle region of Myanmar on Friday, a few minutes later a second blow of 6.4 magnitude, causing a large loss of life and property in the country. Along with Myanmar, the earthquake in Thailand caused havoc. Shocks were felt in China, Bangladesh and India.

In Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Saturday, officials said that 10 people were killed and 42 others were injured, and 78 others are missing. After the earthquake, Thai Prime Minister Partangatarn Shinavatra announced an emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake was just 20 km from Mandalay, the second largest city in the country with a population of 1.5 million. The National Disaster Management Committee declared the emergency of emergency in Sagiing Area, Mandle area, Magway region, northeast part of Shaan State and Emergency in the capital of Pyi Tav and Bago region.

Rescue operations are still going on, while international relief efforts are being run rapidly to meet the needs of the affected people. Many major roads connecting Mandalay and Yangon in the south were damaged or blocked. Mandalay and the airports at Pyi Tav were temporarily closed and all flights were canceled. Pictures and videos posted on social media showed heavy structural damage to buildings, temples and many historical sites in the Mandala region, including Mandale Palace and Mahamuni Pagoda. A few hours after the high intensity earthquake in Myanmar, after widespread devastation, India also provided quick help to the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid.

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