Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:51pm on 28 Mar 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
On March 28, 2025, Myanmar experienced two significant earthquakes—magnitudes 7.7 and 6.4—centered near Sagaing. The tremors caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings and buckled roads. In Taungnoo, Bago region, a mosque's partial collapse resulted in three fatalities. The military declared a state of emergency in six regions, initiating rescue and aid operations. In Thailand, the quakes led to the collapse of a 30-story building in Bangkok's Chatuchak area, trapping 43 construction workers. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency, with Bangkok designated a disaster area. Rescue efforts are ongoing in both nations. (PC: ETV Bharat & Bizz Buzz)
