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Increased mortality from Myanmar earthquake surpasses 2000, humanitarian predicament intensifies
The devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Myanmar and Bangkok has left millions grappling with the grim reality of the aftermath. Two separate disasters struck last week, with the death toll climbing steadily and relief efforts plagued by numerous challenges.
Myanmar: A Humanitarian Disaster
In Myanmar, the death toll has surpassed 2,000, according to state media on Monday, with accounts circulating of heart-wrenching last moments:
- Two hundred Buddhist monks crushed by a collapsing monastery
- Fifty children killed when a preschool classroom crumbled
- Seven hundred Muslims struck while praying at mosques for Ramadan
The 7.7 magnitude quake hit Friday, with its epicenter near Mandalay. The city's airport, roads, and hundreds of buildings sustained substantial damage in a wide swath down Myanmar's center.
Despite the valiant efforts of relief workers, power outages, fuel shortages, and spotty communication hamper progress. The lack of heavy machinery has slowed search-and-rescue operations, forcing many to search for survivors by hand in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). As of now, rescue workers at Mandalay's collapsed U Hla Thein monastery are still searching for about 150 of the dead monks.
Bangkok: Buildings Collapse, Lives Shattered
In Bangkok, at least 18 people have been confirmed dead, 33 were injured, and over 75 remain missing due to the collapse of a high-rise building. Construction sites, like the one near the popular Chatuchak market, have been the epicenter of tragedy.
The Global Community Responds
The international community, led by the United Nations, is calling for unimpeded access for aid teams. These teams are working tirelessly to address the urgent need for trauma and surgical care, blood transfusion supplies, anesthetics, essential medicines, and mental health support.
Battered by civil war, natural disasters, and now this devastating earthquake, Myanmar's future remains uncertain. With access slow to remote areas plagued by communications blackouts, experts estimate that the death toll may ultimately exceed the current estimates drastically.
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- In the realm of health-and-wellness, the global community is mobilizing supplies for trauma and surgery, blood transfusion, anesthetics, essential medicines, and mental health support in response to the earthquakes in Myanmar and Bangkok.
- India's cricket fraternity has shown solidarity with the victims of the Myanmar earthquake, pledging to contribute towards relief efforts in 2025, demonstrating their commitment to the cause of health and wellness.
- Amidst the political unrest in Myanmar, the disaster has further complicated the situation, with areas affected by communication blackouts making it difficult for relief efforts to reach everyone in need.
- Bollywood celebrities have come forward to support relief efforts, donating funds to various organizations and raising awareness about the earthquake disaster through social media, urging the public to contribute to health-and-wellness initiatives.
- Science and technology are playing a crucial role in search and rescue operations, with drones and other advanced equipment being used to locate survivors and assess the extent of the damage.
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