Naypyidaw: Myanmar’s military junta has banned the entry of foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake-devastated areas in the country as the casualties jumped to 1700. The junta has put the restriction, citing difficulties with accommodation, power outages, and water shortages. “It is not possible for (foreign journalists) to come, stay, find shelter, or move … Read more
Mandalay: The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which killed around 1700 people in Myanmar, has unleashed energy equivalent to over 300 atomic bombs combined, according to a leading American geologist. “The force that a quake like this releases is about 334 atomic bombs,” geologist Jess Phoenix told CNN. Ms Phoenix also warned that aftershocks from the quake, … Read more
Nukualof: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit the Tonga Islands on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was reported 90 kilometres southeast of Pangai, at a depth of 10 kilometers, the US agency said. The US Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, cautioning that hazardous waves could affect coastlines within … Read more
New Delhi: After a devastating earthquake ravaged Myanmar, India initiated its relief and rescue efforts in the country under the banner ‘Operation Brahma‘. On Saturday, the country deployed two naval ships and began the deployment of an army field hospital with 118 medical personnel to provide immediate assistance to the injured. The massive earthquake that … Read more
Bangkok: Doctors in Bangkok delivered a baby on the street outside the Police General Hospital during the massive earthquake in Thailand. The woman was in surgery when the tremors hit on Friday, and doctors were forced to evacuate the hospital. The patient was carried out of the hospital by medical teams and, surrounded by healthcare … Read more
New Delhi: A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake, and an aftershock of 6.8 magnitude, struck central Myanmar at 12.50pm (local time) Friday. The epicentre was 16km northwest of the city of Sagaing, and at a depth of 10km, the United States Geological Survey said. There are no reports of casualties so far. No tsunami warning has been … Read more