The death count from the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar yesterday (March 28) has reportedly exceeded 150, affecting both Myanmar and neighboring Thailand.
According to foreign media, nearly 750 people have been injured.
However, many others are still trapped under the rubble, according to reports.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which hit at around 12.50 p.m. local time, was centered in the Mandalay region, a historic capital of Myanmar, while the second was magnitude 6.4.
This felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand. As a result, several buildings in both Myanmar and Bangkok sustained damage while there was a high-rise building in Bangkok that completely collapsed.
Following the earthquake, authorities evacuated passengers and staff from Mandalay Airport. However, flight operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) continued as usual.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no Sri Lankans were affected by the earthquake and nearly 200 Sri Lankans reside in Myanmar, while a number of others are based in Bangkok.
