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More relief, medical supplies: India continues humanitarian aid to Myanmar
New Delhi, April 1: In the face of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region, India swiftly extended a helping hand through a remarkable humanitarian mission. The Indian Army and Navy mobilised their resources with unwavering resolve, providing both immediate rescue support and long-term aid to the affected communities.
Myanmar: Healthcare system struggles to cope with rising casualties after massive quake
Naypyidaw, March 31: Myanmar's health care system is struggling to deal with the mass casualties as the death toll jumped to 2,056 on Monday after a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated several regions of the country.
Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 2,056, national mourning declared
Yangon, March 31: The death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country's State Administration Council Information Team on Monday.
Myanmar declares week-long national mourning over deadly earthquake
Mandalay, March 31: Myanmar's State Administration Council's Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, on Monday announced a week-long mourning period following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28.
Operation Brahma: Teams begin rescue ops at U hla thein monastery
Mandalay, March 31: India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.
36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake
Mandalay, March 31: Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that 36 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5, have occurred as of Monday morning.
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,700 as rescuers scramble to find survivors
Naypyidaw, March 31: Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported.
WHO medical supplies reach hospitals in earthquake-hit areas of Myanmar
New Delhi, March 30: Responding to the immediate health needs of the thousands of people injured in the strong earthquakes that rocked Myanmar, the World Health Organization has provided nearly three tons of medical supplies to hospitals in the worst-hit Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, an official statement said.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Myanmar
Naypyidaw, March 30: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolted Myanmar on Sunday at 12:38 pm (IST), the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.
Myanmar Earthquake: Death toll surpasses 1,600 amid ongoing rescue efforts
Naypyidaw, March 29: The official death toll from the 7.7 magnitude powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday has surpassed 1,600, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing the country's military leaders.
Death toll rises to 1,644 following powerful earthquake in Myanmar
Yangon, March 29: A total of 1,644 people died and 3,408 were injured, and 139 remained missing due to the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, said the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday.
5.1 aftershock strikes near Myanmar's Naypyitaw following major quakes
New Delhi, March 29: Just a day after a series of powerful earthquakes ravaged Myanmar, claiming over a thousand lives, the nation was struck by another 5.1-magnitude tremor on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
1002 killed, 2376 injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar
Mandalay, March 29: At least 1,002 were killed, 2,376 were injured, and 30 remained missing in the earthquake that rattled Myanmar, according to the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday.
UN mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where about 150 have died: Guterres
United Nations, March 29: The United Nations is mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where nearly 150 people have died, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday.
10 people killed in powerful earthquake in Myanmar
Yangon, March 28: At least 10 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, according to local media outlet Khit Thit.
7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, tremors felt across Thailand
Naypyidaw, March 28: A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday with an aftershock of 6.4 magnitude just 12 minutes later.