Earthquake in Southeast Asia: dozens of victims and destruction in Thailand, Myanmar and other countries
Kyiv • UNN
A powerful earthquake struck Southeast Asia, killing more than 30 people. A skyscraper was destroyed in Thailand, a mosque collapsed in Myanmar, and there are casualties and missing persons.
On Friday, March 28, a strong earthquake became known that affected several countries in Southeast Asia at once - Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and India.
This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
Details
The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded near the city hospital of Myanmar's second largest city, Mandalay.
According to media reports, about three people died in Taungoo, Myanmar, as a result of the partial collapse of a mosque. In the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, the earthquake destroyed a 30-story skyscraper that was under construction.
One person has been reported dead, and the fate of 80 more people is unknown. The Prime Minister of Thailand has declared Bangkok a "disaster area"
The total number of deaths ranges from 20 to 30 people, according to media reports.
Let us remind
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 occurred today 160 km northwest of the Snares Islands. It was felt by more than 4,500 people in New Zealand.