Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar’s quake

The military government said on Saturday (March 29) that 1,002 people have now been found dead.

Myanmar’s powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue efforts.

The military government said on Saturday (March 29) that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing.

The earthquake struck midday Friday, followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude.

In Thailand, the quake rocked the greater Bangkok area, leaving six people dead, 26 injured, and 47 still missing.

Several countries, including Malaysia, Russia, and China, have dispatched rescuers and relief teams.

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