CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A powerful earthquake struck the Myanmar-Bangkok region, leaving a trail of devastation and panic. The tremors, which originated near the Myanmar-Thailand border, led to the collapse of multiple buildings, including a high-rise structure in Bangkok where over 50 people remain trapped. Thai authorities have launched urgent rescue efforts and have officially requested international assistance to bolster search and recovery operations.
Emergency teams, including fire services, medical personnel, and volunteers, are working tirelessly to locate survivors under the rubble. The government has urged neighboring countries and global rescue agencies to send equipment, personnel, and technical expertise to aid in the ongoing crisis.
The quake, measuring over 6.5 on the Richter scale, was felt across a wide region, causing temporary shutdowns of public infrastructure and widespread fear among residents. Evacuation protocols have been initiated in vulnerable zones, and hospitals are on high alert to treat the injured.
Leaders from both Thailand and Myanmar have expressed solidarity and emphasized cooperation in this challenging time. The international community is expected to respond swiftly as concerns grow over aftershocks and the condition of those still buried.
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