Rescue Heroes Rush to Help Myanmar After Huge Earthquake 🌏💔
On Friday, a mighty earthquake shook the country of Myanmar. The earthquake was very strong—so strong that it measured 7.9 on the Richter scale! That’s one of the biggest earthquakes Myanmar has had in 100 years. 😮
Sadly, about 1,700 people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Over 300 people are still missing. The leader of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing, said the number might go up. People all around the world are coming together to help. 🌍🤝
Countries like China, India, and Thailand quickly sent rescue teams and supplies. Heroes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia are also helping out. They’re bringing food, water, medicine, and other things people need. 🍚💊
On Monday morning, rescuers from China did something amazing. They found and saved a child who had been trapped for about 60 hours under a fallen building! 🧒🏽🏢⛑️ So far, Chinese rescuers have saved six people in Myanmar.
China is sending even more help. They promised to give 100 million yuan (that’s about $13.9 million!) to Myanmar. New Zealand is also helping by giving over a million dollars. The United Nations promised $5 million to help, too. 💰❤️
But it’s not easy to help everyone. Roads, bridges, and even airports are broken, making it hard for helpers to reach some places. In some cities, like Mandalay and Sagaing, people are still waiting for help to arrive. 🛣️🚧
In Sagaing, about 80% of the buildings are damaged or destroyed. Many people don’t have homes anymore. They need food, clothes, clean water, and medicine. Local people are doing their best to help each other while waiting for more aid. 🏘️🙏
The International Red Cross said, “The destruction has been extensive, and humanitarian needs are growing by the hour.” They are asking for help to support 100,000 people who need it the most. 🆘🩺
The World Health Organization (WHO) is also helping. They declared the earthquake a top-level emergency and are asking for $8 million to save lives and stop diseases from spreading. 🏥🌡️
The earthquake wasn’t just felt in Myanmar. In Thailand, which is next door, 18 people died, and 78 are still missing. Buildings were damaged in many places, but local helpers are working hard, and things are getting better. The danger of more earthquakes is going down. 🇹🇭👍
It’s a tough time for the people in Myanmar and Thailand, but with help from around the world, they are not alone. Maybe you can talk to your family or friends about ways to help, too! Every little bit counts. 🌟💌
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Rescue teams, aid pour into Myanmar as quake death toll hits 1,700
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