Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:46am on 28 Mar 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing massive destruction. A 1,000-bed hospital in Naypyidaw has become a "mass casualty area," with many injured. At least 20 people have died, including 10 at a collapsed mosque in Mandalay. A university fire has also caused casualties. Buildings shook in Bangkok, and metro services were suspended. In Thailand, a 30-floor under-construction building collapsed, trapping 78 people. Tremors were felt in China, India, and Bangladesh. Rescuers are searching for survivors as aftershocks continue. Authorities in Myanmar and Thailand have declared emergencies in affected areas. (PC: Reuters)
