Myanmar earthquake: The smell of rotting bodies spread to the air on Sunday (March 30) in Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar. Rescue teams are working day and night to find people buried under the rubble. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that came two days ago shook the entire area. More than 1,700 people were killed in this earthquake and countless people are still buried in the debris.

The first earthquake occurred on Friday afternoon, which was near Mandalay. After this, the second blow of 6.7 magnitude was felt. These tremors made many buildings in Mandalay city. Many bridges fell and came to Jarar in the roads. The effect of the earthquake was not limited to Myanmar, but it reached the neighboring Thailand, where 17 people died in Bangkok.

Panic and disappointment in Mandalay
Most of the residents of Mandalay passed on the streets on Friday night, as staying in the house after the earthquake became insecure. People were constantly afraid of afteroxic, causing unstable buildings to fall anytime. On Sunday too, another shock of 5.1 intensity came, due to which people engaged in relief and rescue operations also came in panic.

Satellite image and infrastructure destruction
Myanmar’s satellite image suggests that the earthquake has severely damaged several important infrastructure including airports, highways and bridges, causing relief and obstacles in rescue operations. In particular, the Napatavat International Airport was badly damaged by the earthquake, due to which rescue teams coming from India and China could not be directly transported to Mandalay and other affected cities. The Inva Bridge also collapsed, causing difficulties in going across the Iravadi river.

Relief and rescue operations obstacles
Relief efforts are facing difficulty due to disturbances in bad roads, fallen bridges and communication system. Also, the ongoing civil war in the country has also affected relief work. Local residents are trying to remove debris at 41 ° C temperature without any heavy equipment.

Fear of increasing death toll
Myanmar’s ruling Junta said on Sunday that 1,700 people have been confirmed so far, while more than 3,400 were injured and 300 people are missing. However, the correct scale of disaster is not yet clear. It is estimated that the death toll may increase further. Junta chief Min Aung Holiing has appealed for international assistance, which is usually rare in Myanmar. Earlier military governments rejected foreign aid even after major natural disasters.

There is also havoc in Thailand
The impact of the earthquake reached Thailand, where a 30 -storeyed building collapsed in Bangkok on Friday. Till Sunday, the rescue team recovered bodies of 17 people from the rubble, while 83 people are still missing. 32 people have been injured, many of which are said to be critical.

Myanmar earthquake: According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a total of 14 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar within 10 hours on Friday (March 28). The intensity of the first earthquake was 7.7. This was followed by a second powerful shock of 6.7 magnitude.

Till Saturday, Myanmar’s ruling Junta confirmed that the death toll from the earthquake has increased to 694, while 1,670 people were injured. Rescue operations are still going on. It is believed that this figure may increase further. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the north-west of the city of Sagiing, which became the main victim of this disaster. The region is known for seismic activities, and this earthquake has widely damaged buildings and infrastructure in the central part of Myanmar.

Usgs data and earthquake intensity
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the early morning in the early morning. After this shocks ranging from 4.5 to 6.7 intensity were felt. These tremors dropped the buildings, cracks in the roads and people started fleeing from their homes. Thousands of people came out of their homes in search of safe places.

Electricity and communication services stalled in many parts
Electricity and communication services have come to a standstill in many parts of earthquake, which is causing a lot of difficulty in rescue operations. The emergency rescue team has been sent to the most affected areas, but due to heavy losses, it is becoming difficult to reach some communities.

Myanmar government’s response
Myanmar’s military joining is coordinating relief and rescue operations. However, in many areas, relief rescue operations are facing difficulties. Many people are still trapped in the rubble. Humanitarian aid agencies are also coming forward to provide medical aid and shelter, especially for those who have become homeless from their homes.

International aid to Myanmar
This earthquake has not only caused physical damage, but people have also been mentally shocked. Many people are referring to that horrific moment when the earth started trembling and buildings started falling around them. The government has declared an emergency in the affected areas, and international assistance is also being collected so that relief and rescue operations can be intensified.

Earthquake in Myanmar a big disaster
This earthquake, which came to Myanmar in 2025, has proved to be a major disaster. As the rescue work is moving forward, the entire scale of this destruction is yet to come to the fore. The USGS is closely monitoring the situation, and there is a possibility of afterchox in the coming days.

Thousands affected by earthquake
Thousands of people affected by this earthquake are struggling to erect their homes and lives again. Government and international organizations are engaged to restore essential services and provide assistance to homeless people. The courage and patience of the people of Myanmar will be their greatest power towards reconstruction after this disaster.