[CONSOLIDATED] Myanmar/Bangkok earthquake

[justln]

Ran out easy to be hit by falling debris and died.

Stay in building later collapse, stuck under debris no die, starve to death or slowly bleed out, which one is worse?

 

[justln]

She said she stayed in Taiwan. Prolly briefed this way and it's similar to the SOP recommended around the world. Scared then follow the experts who have analysed the best chance of survival. You have proof that your method is safer?


She is just sharing the knowledge so everyone can learn. Where got captain hindsight horse back cannon?

Should have, could have, would have.

When people panic, the first instinct is to run, not hide under table. You're fighting your own survival instincts and believing that your building won't collapse, especially in a country that hasn't experience earthquake in 11 years.

Hundreds trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings as Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,000​

More than 90 people are believed trapped in the rubble of an apartment block in Mandalay, Myanmar, a Red Cross official tells AFP

 

[mastermember]

it is really bad.

Hopefully the earthquake can hasten the end of the regime

 

[pwongkk]

1st time full strength.

The Operation Lionheart contingent departed around 1pm, at full strength for the first time since a mission to Turkey in 2023, also for earthquake relief, an SCDF spokesman told The Straits Times.

Why 3-tomb-follow never join them to give support?

 

[EDMW-Hates-Me]

Should have, could have, would have.

When people panic, the first instinct is to run, not hide under table. You're fighting your own survival instincts and believing that your building won't collapse, especially in a country that hasn't experience earthquake in 11 years.

Hundreds trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings as Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,000​

More than 90 people are believed trapped in the rubble of an apartment block in Mandalay, Myanmar, a Red Cross official tells AFP

How do you know they wouldn't be under the rubble too if they were to run? They might have a slightly higher chance if there was a sturdy table to tank some of the damage.

She was just sharing the SOP so people who don't know can learn.

 

[pwongkk]

It took three nerve-racking hours after a powerful earthquake struck on March 28 before Mr Hein Htet Zaw could get through to his family in Myanmar.

The 27-year-old was in Peninsula Plaza - dubbed Singapore’s Little Myanmar - when he heard that his home city Mandalay had been rocked by the magnitude-7.7 temblor.

“I was very worried, very scared the earthquake had killed my family,” Mr Hein told The Straits Times, adding that his loved ones were “very lucky” to have escaped unscathed.

However, he said his heart is “broken” over the extensive damage in his hometown, a sentiment echoed by many of his countrymen when ST visited Peninsula Plaza on March 29.

A Burmese quality specialist who wanted to be known only as Ms Aung said: “It is already difficult to access essential needs in Myanmar, so now with the earthquake it’s worse. The hospitals are overwhelmed and it’s very difficult for rescue teams to reach there.”

Myanmar has been embroiled in a civil war likely to complicate rescue operations since 2021, when the military junta staged a coup. It has since put out a rare call for aid “from any country”.

Though all her kin are unharmed, the 29-year-old said she was worried and sad for her compatriots. She plans to donate money for aid.

Ms Wilt Yee, who works as a cleaner in Singapore, has been anxiously posting near-constant updates on the precarious situation on Facebook for her friends and family in Mandalay.

The 39-year-old plans to give $1,000 to monasteries to help with relief work, she said. Her friends here, including a Singaporean, have already passed her some $300.

Meanwhile, a caregiver based in Singapore said her father had dashed back home from his workplace in Mandalay to look for her mother, who has walking difficulties.

The 35-year-old, who gave her name only as Ms Gugue, said her parents are now without water and electricity. “I wish I was back in Myanmar with my family but I can only get updates through them,” she lamented.

All wanting to donate, scammers will soon join in to "raise funds for the victims".

 

[justln]

How do you know they wouldn't be under the rubble too if they were to run? They might have a slightly higher chance if there was a sturdy table to tank some of the damage.

She was just sharing the SOP so people who don't know can learn.

I don't, you also don't. Again, should have, could have, would have.

Chances of being stuck in rubble IN A BUILDING vs trying to get outside. I'll take my chances outside, at least easier to rescue.

 

[PhantomOpera]

As of 2:00 pm on 29 March 2025, the SAC reported that more than 1,000 persons were killed and more than 2,300 were injured. These numbers are expected to continue to rise.

Independent media has so far, among others, reported the following major impacts. The reports certainly do not cover all casualties and damages, and not all reports may be accurate due to the difficulties in collecting information from the disaster area.

• ∎ Collapse of the air traffic control tower at the Nay Pyi Taw airport, killing 5 persons; collapse of several ministry buildings, among them those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labour; fatalities include the MoL’s permanent secretary and several foreign officials.
• ∎ 86 persons killed in Pyinmana (the old city next to the greenfield site on which Nay Pyi Taw was constructed) and approx. 500 persons injured in urgent need of medical treatment.
• ∎ Collapse of the Sinthay Lelway Dam in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw.
• ∎ Many buildings collapsed in the city of Mandalay, among them the U Hla Thein Temple which buried more than 80 monks, the Sky Villa Condo with many fatalities, the Aung Chan Aung Orthopedic Clinic, the high-rising Great Wall Hotel, the Myit Sone Hotel, as well as monasteries, the Palace wall, and historical pagodas. The airport suffered significant damage to its building and the runway and is expected to be closed for 3 months. The bridge leading to the airport collapsed.
• ∎ The Mandalay University building partly collapsed and caught fire. Furthermore, San Chaik Hmaw Auk Ward in the city of Mandalay burned to the ground.
• ∎ 36 fatalities in Wundwin Township in Mandalay Region.
• ∎ Collapse of many buildings in Pyawbwe Township, Mandalay Region.
• ∎ Destruction of 80% of the city of Sagaing. Among the infrastructure destroyed is the entire fire department. The two bridges over the Irrawaddy connecting Sagaing and Mandalay are either destroyed or impassable, cutting off land communication.
• ∎ More than 30 persons died in Nyaungshwe Township (Lake Inle) in Shan State. Collapse of a 3-floor hotel in Aungban.
• ∎ Collapse of a monastery in Taungoo Township in Bago Region, killing at least 5 refugees.
• ∎ Collapse of at least 50 mosques during Friday prayer, killing nearly 300 persons.
• ∎ Everywhere, not enough equipment to search for and rescue survivors. People in affected areas are advised to stay outside for fear of aftershocks.

You still in Myanmar? Is everything ok?

 

[iam7377]

https://www.nst.com.my/world/region...ftershock-tremors-felt-neighbouring-countries

 

[Dinoboyboy]

You still in Myanmar? Is everything ok?

Yep, yangon is relatively safe from the earthquake. Thank you for checking up on me.

 

[Chalkycliffs]

If collapse higher floor have high chance survive,low floor mati first as many concrete structure will fall down on the base...

Sure and after that can do this...

 

[iam7377]

 

[Zinna]

Bbk got kana again?

 

[iam7377]

So scary sia!

 

[iam7377]

Bbk got kana again?

Not sure lei...

 

[artncraft]

The rescuers have to be extra careful.

 

[Level42]

If collapse higher floor have high chance survive,low floor mati first as many concrete structure will fall down on the base...

Yes, that’s what my colleague said. Some buildings seemed to have tilted more at the higher levels. While good chance of survival for all, but those on the higher levels may also sustained more injuries.

My colleague example however, was the top portion broke off and dropped down, so he said those on the higher levels could die, while lower levels would see more survivors.

Taiwanese are very hardened and immune to earthquakes.

 

[dambio]

It's normal if big earthquake happened b4 hand.

 

[jrwong84]

Peoples here always said sg expensive to live but they forgotten sg no 天灾人祸 blessed liao

 

[yesman2978]

Peoples here always said sg expensive to live but they forgotten sg no 天灾人祸 blessed liao

no 天灾 ... yet

Bangkok also thought to be safe from earthquake, and not near active tectonic plates

The distance from epicentre in Myanmar also very far. Further than the distance between sinkieland and Sumatra (which experiences earthquakes frequently)

Bangkok's story tells us that sinkieland might not be as free from earthquakes as we thought