Global News Podcast State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
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Mar 28, 2025 A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck central Myanmar, causing widespread devastation and prompting a state of emergency. Tremors were felt all the way to Bangkok, where a construction site collapsed. The military government is calling for blood and medical supplies amid chaos and fear. Meanwhile, local and international tensions are highlighted by the U.S. Vice President's recent visit to Greenland, contrasting geopolitical interests with pressing humanitarian needs, like those of Congolese refugees facing relocation fears.
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Earthquake Experience in Myanmar
- A South African resident in Yangon, Myanmar, describes experiencing a long, severe earthquake.
- While Yangon saw minimal damage, Mandalay and Bagan suffered severely, with collapsed hospitals and pagodas.
Earthquake Devastation in Mandalay
- Reports from Mandalay reveal a grim situation, with collapsed schools, hotels, and historic buildings.
- Fires erupted at universities, and makeshift hospitals treated the wounded in the open.
Myanmar Military Requests Aid
- Myanmar's military government, isolated after a coup, requested foreign aid, indicating the severity of the situation.
- The military barred foreign journalists and aid agencies, restricting communications amidst a civil war.