Recent footage from the earthquake in Myanmar gives a glimpse to the horror that has changed thousands of lives and left a nation with another national disaster.
CCTV footage from the recent earthquake in Myanmar/Thailand
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Reddit user ‘Reasonable Pop 9933’ posted footage from what appear to be a hotel or apartment balcony. What transpsires, tragic. The footage has garnered nearly 100,000 upvotes not to celebrate, but to acknowledge the newsworthiness of this harrowing first hand account.
Specifics of the Earthquake and its Aftermath
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. The quake’s epicenter was near Mandalay, the nation’s second-largest city, and its tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, Thailand.
In Myanmar, the death toll has risen to over 1,600, with thousands more injured and many still missing. The earthquake caused significant damage to infrastructure, including the collapse of buildings, bridges, and dams. The military junta has declared a state of emergency in six regions and is appealing for international assistance.
In neighboring Thailand, the quake resulted in at least 10 fatalities and caused the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok, leaving many trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to locate survivors.
International aid efforts are underway. The United Nations has allocated $5 million for relief operations, and countries including China, Russia, India, and the United States have pledged assistance. Rescue teams and humanitarian aid are being dispatched to the affected areas to support local efforts in search, rescue, and recovery.
This earthquake is the most powerful to hit Myanmar since 1912 and comes at a time when the country is already grappling with internal conflict and displacement. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue.
As always, we at Visionary AIM will continue to monitor this tragic situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
And that’s the way it currently stands Saturday, March 29, 2025.