Following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, country’s military-led government said in a statement on Saturday, March 29, that 1,644 people have been found dead while over 3,400 are injured, with 30 others missing.
The quake was so powerful that even Bangkok, located 900 kilometres away, felt its impact, causing the collapse of several iconic structures and bridges.
Strong tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Meghalaya and Manipur, as well as in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram, and in China.
The rescue operation is underway in both Myanmar and Bangkok; several bodies and injured people have been recovered from the debris.
As the rescue work continues, more heavy equipment was brought in to move the tons of rubble, but hope was fading among friends and family members of the missing that they would be found alive.
