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Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: The death toll from a strong earthquake in Myanmar has reached 1,002, with 2,376 injured, as reported by the ruling junta on Saturday. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck at a shallow depth northwest of Sagaing city on Friday, causing extensive damage in the area.
Earthquake Update: PM Modi Offers Condolences to Myanmar Army Chief
PM Modi spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar, expressing condolences for the earthquake victims. He affirmed India’s support for Myanmar and announced the swift dispatch of disaster relief supplies, humanitarian aid, and search and rescue teams as part of #OperationBrahma.
South Korea will provide $2 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for earthquake relief, as announced by the foreign ministry on Saturday. The ministry stated, “We have resolved to extend $2 million in humanitarian assistance through an international organization to facilitate prompt responses to the damage inflicted by the earthquake in Myanmar.”
Affected Regions & Rescue Efforts
Emergency teams are actively searching for survivors in Myanmar and Thailand. In Bangkok, a 30-story building under construction has collapsed, trapping workers beneath the debris. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has confirmed at least 10 deaths, with over 100 workers still missing near the Chatuchak weekend market.
(Newsroom staff only edited this story for style from a syndicated feed)
