Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:07am on 28 Mar 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
Two powerful earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring many. The Ava Bridge in Mandalay collapsed, and a mosque in the city was destroyed, killing 20 people. A monastery sheltering war refugees in Taungoo also collapsed, killing 5. In Thailand, dozens were injured, and 43 people are missing. A major hospital in Myanmar's capital has been declared a "mass casualty area." Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns and offered assistance. Authorities in affected areas are conducting rescue operations. (PC: X)
