The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 1,002, with over 2,300 people injured and 30 missing. The disaster caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings. International aid began to arrive in the country, with China, Russia, and the U.S. offering assistance. The United States Geological Survey estimated that the death toll could exceed 10,000 people, with losses greater than Myanmar’s GDP. Rescue efforts were underway in Myanmar, as well as in neighboring Thailand, where a collapsed 33-story tower trapped construction workers. The arrival of Chinese, Russian, and American rescue teams was reported, with efforts to locate survivors intensified. In Thailand, nine people had died and over 100 were missing in Bangkok, with rescue operations ongoing. Despite the devastation, authorities expressed determination to save lives and make use of all available resources. The earthquake struck during the daytime, which experts noted could help in response efforts. The mix of modern and traditional buildings in Myanmar could also impact the death toll, as traditional structures may be less deadly in earthquakes than concrete ones. The situation in both Myanmar and Thailand remained challenging, but efforts to find survivors and provide aid were ongoing.
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