- YANGON — A total of 98 aftershocks have hit Myanmar since a devastating
earthquake struck the country, according to the country's Department of
Meteorology and Hydrology on Tuesday.
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- These tremors ranged in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5.
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- The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar
has risen to 3,600 lives, with 5,017 people injured and 160 still unaccounted
for, as per the State Administration Council's Information Team, Xinhua news
agency reported.
Also read: Myanmar hit by 66 aftershocks following deadly earthquake
- The powerful earthquake, followed by a 6.4 magnitude
aftershock minutes later, struck the Southeast Asian country's Mandalay region
on March 28, causing massive casualties and damage.
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- Myanmar also announced a week-long mourning period following
the earthquake that wrought widespread destruction.
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- The United Nations and international aid organisations
struggled to respond to the devastating earthquake, which destroyed several
cities such as Mandalay, Sagaing, and Naypyitaw, and displaced tens of
thousands of people. The hospitals are trying to cope with the high influx of
patients.
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- However, the United Nations, the US, India, the European
Union, several other nations and international organisations have sent aid and
rescue teams for earthquake victims in Myanmar.
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- India launched 'Operation Brahma', positioning itself as a
first responder in line with its 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Act East' policies.
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- Under the operation, India has dispatched tonnes of medical
supplies and relief materials to Myanmar.
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- PM Narendra Modi had expressed deep sorrow over the disaster
and conveyed India's condolences directly to Myanmar's State Administration
Council Chairman and Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing,
reaffirming India's commitment to assisting Myanmar during this crisis.
