Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday.
The national flag will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period, according to state-run MRTV.
The earthquake has resulted in over 1,700 deaths, more than 3,400 injuries, and over 300 people missing. In response, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta ruler, held a phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday to discuss the impact of the earthquake and coordinate rescue and relief efforts.
Several countries, including Russia, India, China, Thailand, the UN, UAE, and others, have sent specialist search and rescue teams along with humanitarian aid to assist in the aftermath of the disaster.
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