Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:08am on 29 Mar 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment
On March 28, 2025, a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, killing at least 694 people and injuring over 1,670. Entire villages were reduced to rubble, with roads and bridges collapsing. In Thailand, tremors caused a 34-story under-construction building in Bangkok to collapse, killing at least 10 and trapping dozens. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency. Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors amid ongoing aftershocks. The international community has pledged humanitarian aid, while Myanmar and Thailand continue to grapple with the devastation. (PC: AFP)
