Powerful earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar: destruction and casualties
28 march 2025 в 21:13
A devastating earthquake affected countless people in Thailand and Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake led to catastrophic destruction of buildings and casualties in both countries. While Myanmar and Thailand bore the brunt of the impact, other affected countries include Bangladesh, China, and India.
While world leaders grapple with the news, several have reacted to the tragedy, including Pope Francis, who had just been discharged from the hospital due to health issues.
«We deeply mourn the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar and Thailand. His Holiness Pope Francis offers sincere prayers for the souls of the deceased and assures his spiritual closeness to all those affected by this tragedy», - said Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a telegram, as reported by ABC News. «His Holiness also prays that rescuers may be supported in their care for the injured and displaced with divine gifts of resilience and perseverance».
Below are updates on the current situation in Myanmar and Thailand.
At the time of publication, the total number of deaths from the earthquake had reached 144, according to ABC News. Dozens of others are still missing, the publication reported. In a statement from Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who leads Myanmar, it was stated that the number of earthquake victims «is likely to increase».
«Buildings collapsed in several areas, and rescue operations are ongoing», - he added. «I personally visited some of the affected areas to assess the situation. I urge everyone to join and support the current rescue missions».
According to various sources, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Mandalay, Myanmar.
There was no separate earthquake in Bangkok, but buildings and people were affected by the earthquake in Mandalay. Hundreds of miles away from the epicenter, an unfinished skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok. Hundreds of construction workers were on site when the structure began to collapse and then fell
While world leaders grapple with the news, several have reacted to the tragedy, including Pope Francis, who had just been discharged from the hospital due to health issues.
«We deeply mourn the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar and Thailand. His Holiness Pope Francis offers sincere prayers for the souls of the deceased and assures his spiritual closeness to all those affected by this tragedy», - said Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a telegram, as reported by ABC News. «His Holiness also prays that rescuers may be supported in their care for the injured and displaced with divine gifts of resilience and perseverance».
Below are updates on the current situation in Myanmar and Thailand.
At the time of publication, the total number of deaths from the earthquake had reached 144, according to ABC News. Dozens of others are still missing, the publication reported. In a statement from Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who leads Myanmar, it was stated that the number of earthquake victims «is likely to increase».
«Buildings collapsed in several areas, and rescue operations are ongoing», - he added. «I personally visited some of the affected areas to assess the situation. I urge everyone to join and support the current rescue missions».
According to various sources, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Mandalay, Myanmar.
There was no separate earthquake in Bangkok, but buildings and people were affected by the earthquake in Mandalay. Hundreds of miles away from the epicenter, an unfinished skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok. Hundreds of construction workers were on site when the structure began to collapse and then fell
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