Live Update: India Sends 15 Tonnes of Relief Aid to Myanmar After Earthquake

Many nations including India has stepped up to assist Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating Thailand earthquake that which killed more than 150 people. Hundreds of people were trapped following the collapse of a building under construction in Bangkok in which the emergency status was declared. The 7.7-magnitude Myanmar Earthquake struck the northwestern Thailand's city of Sagaing in a shallow deep, according to by the United States Geological Survey. A 6.4-magnitude follow-up tremor struck the same spot a couple of within minutes.

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How vulnerable is Myanmar to Earthquakes?

Myanmar is situated on the frontier between two plates of tectonics and is among the most seismically active countries however, huge and destructive Myanmar earthquake death toll are uncommon throughout this region. Sagaing region. "The plate boundary between the India Plate and Eurasia Plate runs approximately north-south, cutting through the middle of the country," said Joanna Faure Walker, a Professor and expert in earthquakes at University College London

Indonesia Offers Help To Myanmar, Thailand After Powerful Quake

Indonesian Presidency of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto offered aid for Myanmar as well as Thailand and expressed condolences and prayers to its Southeast Asian neighbours after a ruinous Myanmar earthquake injuries has left further than 150 dead." I extend my deepest condolences for the ruinous earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. Our studies and prayers are with the people of both countries during this delicate time.

India transferring 15 Tonnes of Relief Accoutrements to Myanmar

India will deliver approximately fifteen tonnes worth of aid material on a military transport aircraft to the devastated Myanmar this Saturday morning, the news agency PTI reported, citing sources. A C130J plane belonging to the Indian Air Force will shortly begin its journey to Myanmar starting from Hindon Air Force Station, sources told PTI, adding that the relief supplies are being delivered include tents, blankets, sleeping bags ready-to-eat food items and water purifiers. They also have generator sets, solar lamps and other essential medications.