A Nightmare Unfolds
A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, sending shockwaves across the region. The disaster claimed over 1,700 lives—but the tragedy didn’t stop there. In Bangkok, a 33-storey building collapsed in seconds, burying residents and workers under piles of rubble.
Chaos in the City
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the high-rise crumbled without warning. Emergency teams rushed to the site, but rescuing survivors has been a race against time. Many remain trapped, and hope is fading fast.
Experts suspect weak construction may have played a role. Bangkok’s rapid growth has raised concerns about lax safety rules. Now, this disaster has reignited calls for stricter building codes.
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A Region at Risk
Myanmar and its neighbors sit near a major earthquake zone, making disasters like this a constant threat. India has already sent help, proving how crucial teamwork is in such crises.
As rescue teams keep searching, one question lingers: Could this tragedy have been prevented?
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