Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:28am on 30 Mar 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction. Satellite images show collapsed buildings and shacks across Mandalay and surrounding areas. The earthquake has resulted in over 1,600 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to rise as aftershocks continue. Critical infrastructure, including airports, highways, and bridges, has been severely damaged. The earthquake's impact reached as far as Bangkok, about 1,300 kilometers away. The disaster is considered one of the deadliest natural events to hit Myanmar in recent years. Relief efforts are underway. (PC: The Hindu)
