US EditionEarthquake deepens crisis in Myanmar as aid effort steps up
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar midday on Friday, rocking the greater Bangkok area and causing widespread damage and casualties.
- The earthquake was felt in China's Yunnan province and caused damage to some high-rise buildings and older houses in urban areas, as well as disrupting power, water, transportation, and communication lines, though services have since been restored.
- The Myanmar military government reported that the death toll has climbed to 1,644, with 3,408 injured and 139 missing, a sharp increase from the 1,002 deaths reported earlier, and the quake also claimed 10 lives in Thailand.
- International aid is pouring into Myanmar, with China pledging $13.8 million in emergency humanitarian aid, South Korea providing $2 million, and rescue teams and medical personnel arriving from China, Russia, and Hong Kong, equipped with specialized gear and canine units, while New Zealand has pledged support through the International Red Cross Movement.
- The earthquake toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport, potentially halting air traffic and requiring rescue teams to land in Yangon instead of directly in Mandalay and Naypyitaw, and international disaster relief charities are sending assessment teams to evaluate the needs of the affected population.
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