BREAKING NEWS Alert: Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Asia is facing a severe emergency after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck early Monday morning. The quake affected large parts of southern China, northern Thailand, and Myanmar.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located in a mountainous area along the China-Myanmar border. It struck at 3:42 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers.

Preliminary reports confirm dozens of deaths, hundreds injured, and many more trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Rescue teams are working urgently to reach survivors amid widespread destruction.

In northern Thailand, cities such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai felt the quake’s full force. Authorities ordered mass evacuations, citing concerns over aftershocks and weakened infrastructure.

Hospitals in the region are overwhelmed but continue to provide care for the injured. Emergency shelters have been set up for displaced residents, offering temporary relief to those who lost their homes.

Response teams are facing significant challenges. Communication lines remain down in some areas, while power outages and damaged roads are slowing rescue operations.

Aftershocks continue to rattle the region, raising fears of additional damage. Governments in China, Myanmar, and Thailand have pledged coordinated relief efforts and expressed solidarity with affected communities.

This disaster highlights the region’s vulnerability to natural calamities and underscores the importance of preparedness and international cooperation in times of crisis. The full scale of the catastrophe is still being assessed.

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