Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:05am on 30 Mar 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread devastation and tremors felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand. In Bangkok, a 33-story building under construction collapsed, resulting in at least 17 deaths, 32 injuries, and 83 individuals still unaccounted for, primarily construction workers. The building was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Plc and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd., a subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned enterprise. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the collapse, questioning the structural integrity and construction practices involved. Rescue operations continue under challenging conditions, with thermal imaging drones detecting potential survivors amidst the rubble. (PC: Reuters)
