Myanmar news media now report that the death toll from the Myanmar earthquake climbed to at least 1,644, with more than 3,400 injured.
More people are reportedly trapped under the ruins of collapsed buildings in South Asian countries.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, followed by a magnitude of 6.7 minutes later. There are many other aftershocks.
The center of the strongest earthquake is near Mandalay Island, the second largest city in Myanmar with a population of 1.6 million.
In Thailand, China and Vietnam also felt the tremor.
There are concerns that the ultimate death toll could increase by thousands due to the proximity of densely populated areas and the vulnerability of many structures.
Thousands of people reportedly sleep outdoors either because their homes were damaged or not afraid of further earthquakes.
According to Myanmar now, the earthquake collapsed the air traffic control tower at the capital Napitot International Airport.
Media reports said at least six people were killed. It said the airport operations have been suspended. The fallen tower is visible on satellite images of Planet Labs PBC.
It is reported that a hospital also collapsed in the eastern Shanzhou. There are no details at first.
International organizations such as the Red Cross have reported widespread losses, difficult rescue efforts, and warned that critical dams on the Ilawadi River could be at risk of collapse.
The country has been in political turmoil since the military government seized power in the 2021 coup, so it has been difficult to obtain information about the situation in Myanmar.
Millions of people were displaced by ongoing battles in turbulent areas.
A rescue team member told the DPA that the military often interrupted internet connections in many places due to the conflict.
Thailand dies, but signs of life in rubble
In Thailand, three people were confirmed dead, but media reports said 10 bodies had been recovered. In Bangkok alone, at least 101 people have disappeared.
Thai media reported on Saturday that rescue workers in the Thai capital found signs of life under the ruins of an unfinished high-rise building that collapsed due to an earthquake.
According to some media reports, about 15 people were trapped under three to seven fragments, citing authorities.
According to radio station Thailand PBS, rescue teams are trying to bring water and food to water and food.
Some survivors were trapped several meters below the surface.
“We had about 72 hours to help them because that was about the time a person could survive without water and food,” Rawiwan said.
It is not yet known that under construction under the remains of the 30-storey tower, under construction when it collapsed on Friday.
People were waiting for news from relatives on the scene, but police asked the public to avoid gathering in buildings to avoid hindering rescue efforts involving heavy equipment.
Thai officials warn of the risk of aftershocks.
The Thai meteorological department recorded further tremors a day after the severe earthquake.
However, the department said most of the 77 Earth tremors measured occurred primarily in Myanmar, weak and sometimes almost non-obvious.
Injured, destruction in southern China
The damage and damage to buildings in Yunnan Province, China was also reported.
According to state media reports, China, one of Myanmar’s few allies, sent a small disaster relief team that was spread across the border to Myanmar.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has pledged further assistance, equivalent to about $13.7 million in support funds.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a sympathetic message to Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing.
International team arrives in Myanmar
Other international teams also began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday to help with the rescue efforts.
Russia’s state news agency Tass reported that Moscow sent two planes carrying 120 personnel and supplies.
An Indian Air Force aircraft from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of New Delhi also landed in Yangon City, blankets, blankets, bedding, generators and medicines.
The cargo was accompanied by a search and rescue team and a medical team.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry said the country will also send teams to support the relief efforts.
The European Commission said Friday it is activating the Copernican satellite service to better assess the impact of the earthquake.
