The earthquake struck along the Sagaing Fault, a known seismic risk area, causing widespread panic and displacement in nearby regions. In Mandalay, the country's second-largest city with approximately 1.5 million residents, heavy damage has hindered rescue efforts, and casualties continue to climb. Neighboring countries like China and Thailand are also feeling the shock, with reports of construction collapses and injuries in cities as far away as Bangkok, underscoring the quake's extensive impact.
Despite the urgency for humanitarian assistance, bureaucratic obstacles complicate relief efforts. The military government is under heavy sanctions and has limited internet access, which hampers accurate reporting and response strategies. Major logistical challenges remain, with international organizations grappling to provide aid in a country strained by civil conflict.
As search and rescue operations continue amidst chaos, experts fear that fully assessing the disaster's magnitude could take weeks. The world watches with concern as Myanmar faces one of its worst natural disasters in decades.
Despite the urgency for humanitarian assistance, bureaucratic obstacles complicate relief efforts. The military government is under heavy sanctions and has limited internet access, which hampers accurate reporting and response strategies. Major logistical challenges remain, with international organizations grappling to provide aid in a country strained by civil conflict.
As search and rescue operations continue amidst chaos, experts fear that fully assessing the disaster's magnitude could take weeks. The world watches with concern as Myanmar faces one of its worst natural disasters in decades.
