Myanmar Earthquake: Earthquake strikes Myanmar again, people in panic; more than a thousand dead so far:

The death toll in the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday is rising steadily. According to information, more than 1000 people have lost their lives in the earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. At the same time, the number of injured is said to be more than 2400.

Earthquake also occurred on Saturday

There is an atmosphere of panic among the people of Myanmar after this devastating earthquake. Meanwhile, earthquake tremors were felt in some parts of Myanmar on Saturday as well. According to the National Seismological Center, an earthquake of 4.7 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in Myanmar at 2.50 pm today.

There is an atmosphere of panic among the people after earthquake tremors were felt again on Saturday. After the earthquake on Friday, debris is seen in various parts of Myanmar. Relief and rescue work is going on on a war footing.

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?

The epicenter of the earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday was near Mandalay. Due to this, strong tremors were felt in Myanmar as well as Bangkok, Thailand. The earthquake has caused massive destruction in Myanmar. Along with this, many buildings collapsed here.

Six people were killed and many injured when an under-construction building collapsed in Bangkok, Myanmar. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.7 and was followed by several aftershocks, one of which had a magnitude of 6.4. Earthquake tremors were felt in Myanmar on Saturday as well.

Earthquake also caused devastation in Thailand

The effect of this earthquake was also felt in Thailand. A 33-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed due to the earthquake. Due to the collapse of the building, a lot of dust and debris spread in the surrounding area. People were seen running in Bangkok and relief work is going on.

Beginning of aid and relief efforts

The Myanmar government has appealed for blood donations for relief efforts and has accepted foreign aid. China and Russia have sent rescue teams, while the United Nations has allocated $5 million for emergency relief efforts.

India sent relief materials

India has sent 15 tonnes of relief material to help Myanmar. Indian Air Force's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft left for Myanmar with relief material from Hindon Air Force Station.