New Delhi, March 29: A day after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, rescuers in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city and the epicentre of the quake, are working tirelessly with their bare hands, desperately searching for survivors amid the rubble.
According to reports, over 1,000 deaths are so far recorded while an US agency warns that the toll could surpass 10,000.
The quake was so powerful that even Bangkok, located 900 kilometres away, felt its impact, causing the collapse of several iconic structures and bridges.
Strong tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Meghalaya and Manipur, as well as in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram, and in China.
Myanmar's state media on Friday announced that the death toll has jumped to 1,002 while 2,376 have been injured after yesterday's earthquake. Rescue operations are in full swing across several areas, but many locations remain inaccessible so far due to damaged roads and bridges.
