EARTHQUAKE

Kenya's Recent Earthquake: A Closer Look On a serene Sunday afternoon, as the clock struck 4:17 PM, a tremor rippled through the picturesque coastal towns of Kenya, leaving many residents startled. The epicenter of this seismic event was located in the Indian Ocean, and it registered a magnitude of 4.5. For those living in Mombasa and its surrounding villages, the ground beneath their feet morphed from solid stability to a fleeting reminder of nature's unpredictable power. Imagine going about your day—perhaps enjoying…

The search for survivors from last month’s catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar is gradually reaching its conclusion. As we transition from rescue operations to a focus on relief and recovery, the staggering death toll has now surpassed 3,500 and continues to rise. In the capital city of Naypyitaw, residents are working diligently to clear away debris, salvaging materials from their damaged homes. Meanwhile, soldiers have been busy removing wreckage from some of the area’s Buddhist monasteries. According to the Myanmar Fire…

Over the weekend, parts of earthquake-stricken Myanmar experienced rainfall, a development that aid organizations warn may complicate relief efforts and heighten the risk of disease. The United Nations aid chief has emphasized the urgent need for additional tents to provide shelter for those displaced by the disaster. As reported by state media, the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck on March 28 has tragically risen to 3,471, with 4,671 individuals injured and another 214 still unaccounted for. Aid…

As reports emerge from Myanmar, the scale of devastation following the recent earthquake has become increasingly alarming. State media has confirmed that the death toll has tragically surpassed 3,300, which has prompted the United Nations' aid chief to make a heartfelt appeal for international assistance to support the affected nation. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, registered a magnitude of 7.7 and has caused widespread destruction, reducing buildings to rubble and crippling vital infrastructure…

Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar are urgently calling for increased aid as the situation remains dire. As the death toll rises and the humanitarian crisis deepens, voices from within the country are pleading for an end to military operations against rebel forces. A shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, resulting in widespread destruction and claiming the lives of over 2,800 individuals, while leaving countless others homeless. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in three…

In the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, a wave of support is pouring in from rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics, and millions of euros in aid. This tragedy comes after a tumultuous period marked by civil unrest, following the military coup in 2021, which has left millions homeless and in desperate need. Last Friday, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale claimed the lives of approximately 2,000 individuals, marking one of the deadliest natural disasters to impact Myanmar in…

In Myanmar, aid organizations are reporting harrowing conditions in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives. The urgency for food, water, and shelter is palpable, with warnings that the opportunity to rescue survivors is quickly slipping away. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military government, addressed the nation in a televised speech, stating that the death toll from the 7.7 magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, is anticipated to surpass 3,000. As of today, the death toll…

In the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, efforts to rescue survivors in Myanmar and Bangkok are underway, three days after the devastating disaster struck Southeast Asia, claiming the lives of approximately 2,000 people. According to Myanmar's ruling junta, the death toll has risen to 2,056, with over 270 individuals still unaccounted for following the quake that rocked the region on Friday. Rescue teams have successfully extracted four survivors, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from the debris…

As hope dwindles for finding more survivors beneath the rubble in Mandalay, the situation is increasingly dire. Many residents have spent a third night exposed to the elements following a devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 1,700 individuals across Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. This morning, rescue operations in the bustling city of Mandalay, home to over 1.7 million people, show signs of slowing. Harsh conditions prevail, with temperatures soaring to around 40°C, making the already challenging…

The ruling junta in Myanmar has reported a tragic increase in the death toll from a major earthquake, which now stands at 1,644, with 3,408 individuals injured. The tremors, which originated from a shallow 7.7-magnitude quake, were followed shortly by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. According to a statement released by the junta's information team, at least 139 people remain missing as the nation grapples with the aftermath. Widespread destruction has been reported across Myanmar, with severe damage observed in Mandalay, the…