Death Toll Rises to Over 2,000 Following Major Earthquake in Myanmar
The country mourns as rescue efforts continue amidst significant loss of life and destruction.
Myanmar has declared a national week of mourning following a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude that struck last Friday, claiming the lives of over 2,056 individuals across the country.
As the situation evolves, hopes of finding survivors amid the rubble are dwindling.
According to military authorities, more than 3,900 people have been reported injured, and approximately 270 individuals remain unaccounted for.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two French nationals were among the deceased.
In a statement, the ministry noted, 'The embassies of France in Yangon and Bangkok are fully engaged in monitoring the situation.'
In Mandalay, a city located near the earthquake's epicenter, rescue teams have reportedly freed four individuals, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from the debris of collapsed buildings.
International assistance has been mobilized, with China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia dispatching teams and equipment to aid in rescue operations.
The United Nations has also announced that it is providing support for survivors in Myanmar.
Noriko Takagi, a representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, stated, 'Our teams in Mandalay are intensifying humanitarian response efforts despite suffering their own trauma.'
The United States has allocated $2 million in aid for Myanmar, facilitated through local humanitarian groups, following a formal request for assistance from the military junta, which is currently facing U.S. sanctions.
Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, confirmed the deployment of a humanitarian team to assess urgent needs, including emergency shelter, food, medical supplies, and access to water.
In Bangkok, signals of life have been detected in the ruins of a skyscraper under construction that collapsed due to the earthquake.
The Vice-Governor of the city, Tavida Kamolvej, reported that rescue teams are urgently seeking ways to reach the area.
Three days post-earthquake, the probability of survival diminishes significantly, according to medical standards, but she stressed the importance of continuing rescue efforts without pause.
In Thailand, where the earthquake did considerable damage, the death toll has risen to 19, with 76 individuals still missing.
Search and rescue operations include the utilization of scanners and trained dogs to locate any remaining survivors in the debris.
As the situation evolves, hopes of finding survivors amid the rubble are dwindling.
According to military authorities, more than 3,900 people have been reported injured, and approximately 270 individuals remain unaccounted for.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two French nationals were among the deceased.
In a statement, the ministry noted, 'The embassies of France in Yangon and Bangkok are fully engaged in monitoring the situation.'
In Mandalay, a city located near the earthquake's epicenter, rescue teams have reportedly freed four individuals, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from the debris of collapsed buildings.
International assistance has been mobilized, with China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia dispatching teams and equipment to aid in rescue operations.
The United Nations has also announced that it is providing support for survivors in Myanmar.
Noriko Takagi, a representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, stated, 'Our teams in Mandalay are intensifying humanitarian response efforts despite suffering their own trauma.'
The United States has allocated $2 million in aid for Myanmar, facilitated through local humanitarian groups, following a formal request for assistance from the military junta, which is currently facing U.S. sanctions.
Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, confirmed the deployment of a humanitarian team to assess urgent needs, including emergency shelter, food, medical supplies, and access to water.
In Bangkok, signals of life have been detected in the ruins of a skyscraper under construction that collapsed due to the earthquake.
The Vice-Governor of the city, Tavida Kamolvej, reported that rescue teams are urgently seeking ways to reach the area.
Three days post-earthquake, the probability of survival diminishes significantly, according to medical standards, but she stressed the importance of continuing rescue efforts without pause.
In Thailand, where the earthquake did considerable damage, the death toll has risen to 19, with 76 individuals still missing.
Search and rescue operations include the utilization of scanners and trained dogs to locate any remaining survivors in the debris.
