Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:59am on 31 Mar 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Rescue operations are escalating in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Southeast Asia on Friday. In central Myanmar's Mandalay, four survivors, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, were pulled from the rubble. The death toll in Myanmar has risen to approximately 1,700 and is expected to increase further. The ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar complicates relief efforts, hindering access to affected areas. International aid is arriving from countries like China, India, and Thailand, but challenges persist due to damaged infrastructure and security concerns. (PC: ABC & Al Jazeera)
