According to AP, the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, causing widespread destruction of buildings, roads, and bridges across multiple regions.
Hospitals and health centers were severely damaged, leaving thousands in urgent need of medical care.
The World Health Organization reported that four hospitals were completely destroyed, with 32 more partially damaged. Mobile hospitals from India and a Russian-Belarusian medical unit have been deployed to assist.
With many survivors left homeless or avoiding unsafe buildings, temporary shelters are being set up in open fields under extreme heat. More than 1,550 international rescuers from 17 countries are working alongside local teams to provide aid.
The disaster has worsened Myanmar's already dire humanitarian crisis. Even before the quake, over 3 million people were displaced, and nearly 20 million were in need of assistance due to ongoing conflict. In response, the military declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22, though reports indicate continued fighting in some areas.
Meanwhile, in Bangkok, where the earthquake caused the collapse of a high-rise under construction, the death toll has reached 22, with 35 others injured. Rescue teams continue searching for possible survivors.
With communication down and some areas still inaccessible, authorities fear the death toll could rise further as more information emerges.
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