Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (28 March), with tremors reaching as far as Thailand’s capital Bangkok, causing high-rise buildings to collapse and filling streets...
From The Independent
Rescue efforts continue after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, with tremors felt in Thailand, China and India.
From BBC
The death toll of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday rose quickly in Myanmar and was at 1,644 victims by Sunday.
From U.S. News & World Report
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VnExpress International on MSNCountries issue travel warnings, Hong Kong cancels tours to Thailand following Myanmar earthquakeSeveral countries have issued travel warnings after a deadly earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, with Hong Kong canceling tours to Thailand amid rising safety concerns.
The FCDO has announced the addition of emergency hotlines provided by the local authorities following earthquake with strong tremors reported across Thailand and damage to buildings in Bangkok.
The earthquake was so powerful that footage shows water tipping out of swimming pools atop high-rise buildings in the Thai capital. Both the Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and Myanmar’s military junta have declared a state of emergency after the quake.
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of severe storms with rain, hail, and strong winds affecting 34 provinces on March 31.
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Inquirer on MSNWhy Thai authorities could not issue an earthquake warningThe March 28 disaster has sparked questions about why the authorities did not issue a prior warning. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region on Friday, March 28. The disaster has caused extensive damage,