A strong earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand this Friday. The quake caused severe damage and many losses of life. The tremor had its center near Mandalay, in Myanmar. The magnitude was 7.7.
In Myanmar, at least 144 people died. The photos show a lot of destruction. Buildings collapsed and infrastructure damaged. Rescue teams are working hard.
In Thailand, at least eight people died. A building under construction fell in Bangkok. The capital felt the tremor strongly. There was panic and evacuations.
The earthquake caused a bridge and a dam to fall. This makes rescue difficult. It is difficult to reach the affected areas. The situation is critical.
The government of Myanmar declared an emergency. Water, food and shelter are urgently needed. International aid is already arriving. People are very affected.
The tremor was felt in China, with damage and injuries. The total damage is being assessed. Reconstruction will be difficult. Global help is needed.