New Delhi, March 29 (IANS). The earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on Friday caused huge havoc. There has been a lot of loss of life and property in this devastation. Meanwhile, India has extended the help of earthquake affected Myanmar. Sources said India will send more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar, as many powerful earthquakes killed more than 144 people and more than 700 people were injured.
Sources said that India will send relief material to Myanmar by the C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which will leave from the Air Force Station Hindon.
According to sources, the relief package includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, food prepared food, water purifier, hygiene kit, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves and straps.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and said that there is no report of any Indian being injured yet.
He wrote in a post on X, “The Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation with the Thai officials following the shaking of a powerful earthquake in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. So far, no untoward incident related to any Indian citizen has been reported. In any emergency, Indian citizens are advised to contact Indian citizens on emergency number +66666668819218. And all members of the consulate in Chiang Mai are safe. “
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India is ready to send help to Myanmar after a major earthquake on Friday.”
PM Modi said on X on Friday, “I am worried about the situation after the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. India is ready to provide all possible assistance.”
Explain that officials of India and Bangladesh reported no major impact from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. The tremors after the earthquake have caused panic in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand.
According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Myanmar at 11:56 pm on Friday.
According to the NCS, the latest earthquake came at a depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftercocks. The NCS reported that the earthquake latitude was recorded at 22.15N and longitude 95.41 A.
The powerful earthquake on Friday was felt in several parts of Bangkok and Thailand, according to eyewitnesses and local media, hundreds of people came out of the shaking buildings in Bangkok.
According to the National Center for Sisamology, six earthquakes occurred in Myanmar on Friday.
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