The Myanmar State Administration Council Information Group reported on Saturday that a powerful earthquake in the Mandalay region has caused 694 deaths and 1,670 injuries so far, with the death toll likely to rise. Bridging News reached out to a resident who shared some on-site photos with us.
The Hsinbyume Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist tower in Mandalay, Myanmar, collapsed following the earthquake. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
On the night of March 28, following the earthquake, residents of Mandalay had to sleep in temporary tents, with temperatures reaching 30°C. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
Myanmar Gem Museum in Naypyidaw was hit heavily during the earthquake. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
On March 28, part of the emergency department of a hospital in Naypyidaw was damaged. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
Rescue workers are searching in the ruins at Naypyidaw. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
Rescue workers are searching in the ruins at Naypyidaw. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, visited the earthquake site in Naypyidaw. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
Myanmar's leaders walked along a damaged road in Naypyidaw. (Photo/Myanmar residents)
(Htet Wai Yan Aung Hein, as a valuable source, also contributed to the report.)