Tag: rescue efforts
THOKOZANI KHANYI
Devastating 7.7 Earthquake Hits Myanmar and Thailand, Toll Rises Over 1,000
A severe 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia, leaving over 1,000 dead in Myanmar and Thailand. Myanmar confirmed 1,002 deaths, and a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok added to the toll. Rescue operations are hampered by limited resources and ongoing civil unrest, while international aid pours in, including $14 million from China.
