Myanmar earthquake: India is likely to send 15 tonnes of relief material
Myanmar earthquake: Even before a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar, over 3 million people had been displaced, and hundreds of thousands were cut off from vital food and health programmes as a result of a destructive four-year civil war.
Myanmar earthquake: India sent over 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar following a series of powerful earthquakes. India sent the relief materials to Myanmar aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon. The flight has landed in Yangon, and relief material is being handed over to Myanmar. The tremors, including a 7.2-magnitude quake, caused structural damage and panic in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:56 pm (local time), according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the latest earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar on Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. A search and rescue team, as well as a medical team, is accompanying this flight.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed concern over the Earthquake which occurred in Myanmar and Thailand. In a social media post, Mr Modi prayed for the safety and well-being of the citizens of both the countries. He added that India stands ready to offer all possible assistance and asked the External Affairs Ministry to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand.
The relief package includes-
- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Ready-to-eat meals
- Water purifiers
- Hygiene kits
- Solar lamps
- Generator sets
- Essential medicines such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages
The NCS reported the earthquake was recorded at Latitude 22.15 N and Longitude 95.41 E. In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology wrote, “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 28/03/2025 23:56:29 IST, Lat: 22.15 N, Long: 95.41 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar.
“Earlier in the day, Myanmar was jolted by a series of tremors, including a major earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale that occurred at 11:50 am (local time). The powerful tremor was felt in Bangkok and several parts of Thailand, with eyewitness reports and local media accounts noting that hundreds of people rushed out of swaying buildings in Bangkok. Several posts on social media showed water splashing out of swimming pools due to the quake’s intensity.
According to the NCS, the 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers and was recorded at Latitude 21.93 N and Longitude 96.07 E. In a post on X, NCS stated, “EQ of M: 7.2, On: 28/03/2025 11:50:52 IST, Lat: 21.93 N, Long: 96.07 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar. “The earthquake at around 11:50 am IST was followed by an aftershock of 6.4-magnitude minutes later. The National Center for Seismology said that an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, stating that it was the third aftershock, following the first 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale.
Buildings collapse in Myanmar
A 30-story skyscraper under construction in the Chatuchak district also collapsed due to the quake, according to the publication. As per The Nation News, which cited Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine, 43 workers were trapped in the under-construction building. Video obtained by CNN from Myanmar appeared to show a road bridge spanning the Irrawaddy River, which runs through Mandalay, collapsing into the river in a cloud of dust and water.
