So far 2,056 people have lost their lives due to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. More than 3,900 people have been injured in this natural disaster. Due to this tragic incident, the government has declared a week of national mourning. The authorities have issued instructions that the country’s flag will be flown at half-mast till April 6 “to express condolences for the loss and damage of life and property.
condolence
Myanmar will observe a minute of silence on Tuesday to remember the victims of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people, the country’s ruling junta said. The minute of silence will be observed at 12:51 pm (equivalent to 0621 GMT). This is the same time when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on Friday. The junta told reporters on Monday.
Relief fund
The European Union, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and some other countries have announced that they will provide millions of dollars in aid. They will give this aid directly or through their local partners and international organizations. US President Donald Trump has also said that Washington will help. But so far Myanmar has not received any aid.
ISRO released satellite images
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday released satellite images of the damage caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and its neighbouring countries, causing massive destruction in the region. ISRO used its most advanced earth imaging satellite, Cartosat-3, to capture these images. This satellite is so capable that it can take clear pictures even at a distance of less than 50 centimetres. ISRO took the images from this satellite from an altitude of 500 kilometres. These images show how a huge bridge on the Irrawaddy river collapsed due to the earthquake, indicating the severe impact of this disaster. Analysing these images can help in planning relief operations in the affected areas.
