The death toll from the earthquake that struck Myanmar yesterday has risen to 1.002, state broadcaster MRTV reported. More than 2.370 people were injured and 30 were missing. Rescue operations are underway, with the military also involved, Xinhua reported.
A 7,7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at around 12.50:16 p.m. local time yesterday. The epicenter was located about XNUMX kilometers from Mandalay, the country's second largest city.
The earthquake was also felt in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Laos and China.
Buildings in several towns and villages were destroyed, including a railway and road bridge on the Yangon-Mandalay highway.
The Myanmar military issued a statement announcing a swift investigation and immediate relief for the affected areas.
Rescue operations are being hampered by damaged infrastructure and difficult-to-access regions.
The earthquake also hit neighboring Thailand, where eight people were killed, 26 were injured, and 79 are missing.
International teams are also providing support in rescue operations.
China sent a relief team, and Russia and the United States also offered humanitarian aid.
As reported by Sky News, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with the leader of the Myanmar junta, Min Aung Hlaing, and expressed condolences, RTS reports.
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