Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing, per the AP. The US Geological Survey estimates the death toll could eventually hit 10,000, reports CNN. 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.
A rep for the China International Development Cooperation Agency said Saturday that Beijing will provide Myanmar with about $13.8 million in emergency humanitarian aid for earthquake relief efforts. Russia's Emergencies Ministry, meanwhile, said 120 rescue workers have been sent to help search for victims trapped in the rubble and assist with cleanup. Hong Kong will send a rescue team to Myanmar, and Taiwan's National Fire Agency said a rescue team of 120 people was on standby for possible deployment. The team included rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, a vet, six search and rescue dogs, and 15 tons of equipment.
New Zealand and South Korea were also reported to be supporting relief efforts, including $2 million in humanitarian aid promised from the latter. The earthquake was also felt in parts of China's Yunnan province, though casualties were limited. Two people in Ruili suffered minor injuries, and 847 homes were damaged, according to authorities. Some high-rise buildings and older houses in urban areas were also partially damaged, but power and water supplies and transportation and communications lines have been restored.
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