Myanmar Earthquake: 694+ Dead, India Sent Relief|

After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, rescue teams in Mandalay city are trying to save people trapped in the debris. So far 694 people have been confirmed dead, while the US agency has said that this number could go up to 10,000.

Important Updates:

India sent help:

PM Modi started “Operation Brahma”

IAF sent 15 tons of relief material (solar lamps, food, kitchen sets) from its plan

Help from other countries:

America, China and Russia also sent rescue teams

Myanmar army chief said: “We accept everyone’s help”

Impact on neighboring countries:

Thailand: 10 dead, 100 workers missing in Bangkok

India: Tremors felt in Meghalaya – Manipur

Bangladesh: Tremors also tremored in Dhaka and Chattogram

Painful stories of survivors:

A person told: “I was in the bathroom, earthquake came and then other building also collapsed gayi”

Many people’s family members are still missing

Scientific Reason:

Myanmar is on the Sagaing fault line – in 1946 too there was an earthquake of 7.7

How dangerous was the earthquake?

Power: 7.7 Richter scale

Effect: Felt 900 km away up to Bangkok

Damage: Many bridges and buildings collapsed

What are the problems now?

Water and electricity shortage

Hospitals overloaded

Rescue slow (equipment shortage)

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