Myanmar: Lament and despair, aftershocks sow panic – struggles for trapped in Bangkok
The residents of Myanmar continue desperately looking for survivors in ruins of buildingswhile young afters They shock Mandalei.
Two days after the strong 7.7 Richter earthquake, which has claimed the lives of at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and dozens of others in Thailand, anxiety and terror continue.
Enceladus hit the central Myanmar on Friday (28/3), near Mandalei, and 12 minutes later a 6.7 Richter aftershock followed. The vibrations have caused extensive damage, crushing buildings, bridges and destroying infrastructure. The city of 1.7 million residents sank into chaos.
Dozens trapped in the ruins of buildings in Myanmar
Rescuer said that most businesses in Mandalei are conducted by small groups of residents, who have been organized on their own and do not have the required equipment.
« We have approached the collapsing buildings, but some remain unstable while we are working, » he said.
In the second largest city of Myanmar there is a fear that dozens of people have been trapped in the wreckage of buildings, but the rescue of most is impossible without the use of heavy machinery.
« People are still trapped in buildings. They can’t get people out, « a resident said. Another added: « We don’t know how many corpses may be there, but we are looking for. »
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On Sunday morning (30/3) another aftershock shocked the area. Vehicles with firefighters gathered at one of Mandalei’s central fire stations, ready to be sent to various parts of the city.
Last night, rescuers pulled a woman alive from the ruins of a high -rise building. The 30 -year -old was taken to a stretcher for her husband to hug her before being admitted to the hospital.
According to the BBC Burmese, the leader of the junta of Myanmar told the Malaysian Prime Minister in their telephone communication that about 1,700 people were killed by the earthquake, over 3,400 were injured, and about 300 are still missing. But the report of the dead is expected to increase dramatically.
The US Geological Services estimates that the number of victims in Myanmar could exceed 10,000 and losses could overcome the country’s annual economic production.
Junta’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, addressed an extremely rare call for international aid on Friday, highlighting the criticality of the classification. On Sunday he called on « all military and political hospitals, as well as health care workers » to « work together in a coordinated and effective way », according to state media.
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Unilateral ceasefire in Myanmar was preached by guerrillas
After a four -year civil war, a serious food crisis and an economy in decline, the country is now destroyed by a powerful earthquake.
The armed wing of the shadow Government of the National Unity of Myanmar, which coordinates the fight against the junta that has seized power, has declared a two -week ceasefire to facilitate seismic businesses.
The People’s Defense Force (PDF) « will stop aggressive military operations for two weeks, with the exception of defense actions in areas affected by the earthquake », beginning on March 30, 2025, the announcement of the movement said.
However, the army allegedly continued the air attacks, even a few hours after the deadly earthquake.
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Humanitarian organizations warn that Myanmar is not prepared to face a destruction of this size.
The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) stresses that the severe lack of medical supplies and damage to infrastructure, hospitals and health facilities make it difficult to tackle earthquakes.
In areas of the earthquake -hit country, residents say that government aid is minimal so far and that they are trying to get them out on their own. The whole city of Shangaging near the focus of the earthquake was destroyed, a resident said.
« What we see here is an extensive disaster. Many buildings have collapsed. Much of the city has no electricity since the destruction and drinking water has been hit. We have not received any help and there are no rescue workshops, « he described.
Battle with time for survivors and in Bangkok
Their wounds from the earthquake also measure in Bangkok. According to authorities, 32 people were injured and 83 are still missing. Most missing people are in the area where the skyscraper collapsed under construction.
On Sunday morning, rescuers used digging machines in an effort to find trapped in the ruins.
Dogs and thermal imaging dogs have also been developed to look for signs of life in the collapse building near the Satutsak market.
With information from AFP, Reuters and Guardian
