Myanmar Experiences 154 Aftershocks Following Catastrophic 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake
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Synopsis
Myanmar has been struck by 154 aftershocks following a catastrophic earthquake on March 28, resulting in thousands of casualties. India is providing extensive relief efforts through Operation Brahma, including medical aid and supplies.
Key Takeaways
- 154 aftershocks recorded in Myanmar since March 28.
- Earthquake resulted in 3,759 fatalities and 5,107 injuries.
- India's Operation Brahma initiated to provide aid.
- Relief supplies include food, medical aid, and sanitation.
- International support highlights solidarity during crisis.
Yangon, April 23 (NationPress) Myanmar has felt a total of 154 aftershocks since a catastrophic earthquake struck on March 28, as reported by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Wednesday.
The aftershocks varied in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5, according to the department, as stated by the Xinhua news agency.
As of Tuesday, the earthquake has resulted in 3,759 fatalities and left 5,107 individuals injured, with 114 people still missing nationwide, according to official statistics.
On April 17, India, through Operation Brahma, dispatched an additional batch of relief supplies, which were handed over by Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur to Mandalay Chief Minister Myo Aung in the presence of diaspora leaders from Mandalay and Sagaing.
The relief supplies consisted of a RO water plant, generator sets, rice, noodles, cooking oil, flour, sugar, lentils, salt, ready-to-eat meals, blankets, and medical supplies for those in need, as stated by the Embassy of India in Yangon.
India initiated Operation Brahma to extend vital support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and medical care, in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale that occurred on March 28.
As part of Operation Brahma, India was the first to respond to the earthquake-stricken Myanmar, providing over 750 MT of relief supplies, including essential medicines, food grains, ready-to-eat meals, tents, blankets, generator sets, rapidly deployable surgical and medical shelters, water sanitation and hygiene services, drinking water, essential clothing, and prefabricated office/residential structures.
Additionally, humanitarian aid included an 80-member NDRF Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Specialists Team and a 127-member Indian Army field hospital team.
The provision of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies to Myanmar reflects India's commitment to stand alongside the people of Myanmar during this challenging period, as asserted by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow over the disaster and conveyed India's condolences to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar, reaffirming India's dedication to assisting Myanmar throughout this crisis.
On April 4, Prime Minister Modi met with Hlaing during the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, where they discussed the situation following the earthquake and India's ongoing efforts under Operation Brahma to provide humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and medical support to Myanmar.
The Senior General expressed his appreciation for India's efforts in providing assistance. The Prime Minister reiterated that as the first responder, India stands with Myanmar during this crisis and is prepared to deploy further material assistance and resources.
