Panic and chaos erupted at Myanmar’s Naypyitaw International Airport on Friday as the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, causing major destruction, including the collapse of the air traffic control tower. A video captured the moment terrified passengers and airport staff ran for safety as parts of the roof caved in and smoke filled the air….
Buildings crumbled, roads split apart, and terrified residents ran for their lives as a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, followed by a series of aftershocks. More than 1,000 people are dead, thousands are injured, and many remain trapped beneath the rubble, their muffled cries the only sign that they are still alive.In the chaos,…
When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, its tremors sent shockwaves through Bangkok, leaving tourists in a panic and killing 10 people in Thailand’s capital.French tourist Augustin Gus, 23, was shopping for a t-shirt when the building started to shake violently.“Just when I left the elevator, the earth started moving. I thought it was…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep condolences to Myanmar following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday. In a post on X, he reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Myanmar in this difficult time.“Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at…
A strong earthquake struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, causing severe damage to buildings. In Myanmar, at least 1,000 people have died, with photos and videos showing extensive destruction in multiple cities. In Thailand, at least eight people were killed in Bangkok after a high-rise building under construction collapsed.The powerful tremors triggered panic as…
NEW DELHI: India on Saturday launched ‘Operation Brahma‘ following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar that claimed over 1000 lives.Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared images on social media platform X, announcing that an Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material—including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene…
Volunteers look for survivors near a damaged building Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (AP) A strong earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, with over 1,600 people dead and more than 3,400 injured in Myanmar. The earthquake destroyed buildings, bridges, and dams, as images from two cities showed extensive damage. Myanmar, already struggling…
A relative of a worker at a high-rise building under construction that collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand (left) and a building is damaged after earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo/AP) A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge, and a dam. At least 1000 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos…
A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and destruction across Southeast Asia. At least three people died when a mosque collapsed in Myanmar’s Bago region, while 90 remain missing and three are confirmed dead at a high-rise construction site in Thailand, according to Thai Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang.‘We were praying when the…
