Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:01pm on 29 Mar 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar's Mandalay region, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and leaving countless individuals trapped under debris. In the absence of heavy machinery and official aid, survivors and rescue workers are resorting to using their bare hands and borrowed equipment to search for those buried. The nation's infrastructure, already weakened by years of military rule and civil conflict, has hindered organized relief efforts. The ruling military junta has appealed for international assistance; however, concerns persist about aid distribution due to the regime's history of obstructing relief in opposition-controlled areas. This disaster exacerbates an ongoing humanitarian crisis marked by widespread violence, a deteriorated health system, and severe internal displacement. (PC: Reuters)
