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Myanmar: The massive earthquake that struck India’s neighboring country Myanmar ( Myanmar) on Friday and Saturday has caused heavy loss of life. The death toll in this earthquake has increased. The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar has reached more than 1600. This figure may increase further. According to AP report, Myanmar’s ruling army said on state television that the death toll in the earthquake has exceeded 1,600.
How powerful was the earthquake?
A powerful earthquake of 7.7 magnitude struck Thailand and Myanmar on Friday afternoon. This earthquake has taken hundreds of lives. Due to this earthquake, a high-rise building under construction also collapsed, after which Myanmar declared emergency in several states. Let us tell you that the epicenter of this earthquake that occurred in the afternoon was near Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar, after which another powerful earthquake of 6.4 magnitude occurred.
India extended a helping hand, named it Operation Brahma
India has come forward to help its neighboring country Myanmar. India has launched Operation Brahma to help Myanmar. Help is being delivered to Myanmar through this operation. Five aircraft of the Indian Army have been deployed in this work. Along with this, naval ships have also left with relief material. A total of 137 tonnes of help has been sent by India through planes and naval ships.
The first C-130J Hercules aircraft of the Indian Air Force has landed in Myanmar for help. The Myanmar government officers present there have said ‘Thank you’ to Flight Lieutenant Kavya, Chief Security Officer of the aircraft. At present, a total of five aircraft of the Indian Air Force have reached Myanmar. These include two C-17 Globe Masters. Three C130J Hercules are included. These are being used for Operation Brahma.
If needed, planes will also be sent to Bangkok
However, a total of 5 transport aircraft are being used under Operation Brahma, which are currently going to Myanmar. If needed, the planes can also be sent to Thailand’s capital Bangkok. Full preparations have been made for this. It is worth noting that Thailand has also suffered a lot of damage due to the earthquake.
