Myanmar: Tired in the second largest city in Myanmar, the overwhelmed rescue team on Saturday begged for help as they struggled to free hundreds of people trapped in buildings destroyed by a devastating earthquake.
Friday’s shallow 7.7-degeneration earthquake destroyed dozens of buildings in Mandal, the country’s cultural capital and home for more than 1.7 million people.
In a road, the clock tower of a monastery lay down, its hands collapsed, pointing to 12:55 pm – a few minutes after the earthquake.
Sky Villa Condominium Development is among the worst hit buildings in the city, where more than 90 people are expected to get trapped.
The 12 -storey earthquake was reduced to six from the earthquake, the pastel green walls of the upper floors were located on the lower -level crushed residues.
A woman’s body came out of the rubble, her arm and hair hanged down.
The debris was removed by the hand by climbing the ruins of debris and debris in the rescue team, as they demanded to open the route for the people trapped inside.
The remains of the lives of the people scattered around were – a child’s plastic -made toy, pieces of furniture and a picture of the New York horizon.
A rare moment of happiness came after hours of laborious work because the rescue team drove Fuy Late out of the remains of the Akash Villa condominium – yet alive after 30 hours under the debris.
She was taken to a stretcher and taken to the hospital to hug her husband Tu Aung.
“Initially I didn’t think she would be alive,” this Aung told AFP As he was eagerly waiting for his wife – yet buried in the debris – to emerge.
“I am very happy that I heard good news,” said the businessman, who has two sons, with his wife two sons-eight-year-old William, and Ethan, five.
‘Need more help’
Some residents gave shelter under the shadow of nearby trees, where they spent the night, some property that they managed to dispose of – blankets, motorbike helmets – with them.
Somewhere else, the rescue teams in the flip-flop and the least protective equipment were chosen from the hands of the residues of the buildings, shouting in the debris in the hope of crying a survivor.
“There are many victims in the Kondo apartment. More than 100 were taken out last night,” a rescue worker requested oblivion. AFP,
As the darkness fell on Saturday, AFP Journalists saw dozens of people preparing to sleep on the streets for the second night.
Comprehensive power cuts have obstructed rescue efforts, with emergency personnel relying on portable generators for electricity.
After desperate discovery of over 24 hours, many are tired and desperate for relief.
“We are here since last night. We have not found any sleep. There is a need for more help here,” said the rescue worker said AFP,
“We have enough manpower, but we do not have enough cars. We are transporting dead bodies using light trucks. About 10-20 bodies in a light truck.”
Myanmar is accustomed to regular earthquakes, accidentally moving from the active saga to the north side, but the violent fury of Friday earthquake was extraordinary.
More than 1,600 deaths and 3,400 injured have already been confirmed and only emerging with the scale of the disaster, the toll is likely to increase significantly.
“Yesterday, when the earthquake occurred, I was in my house. It was quite scary,” said BA Chit, 55, resident of the congregation. AFP,
“My family members are safe, but others were impressed. I am very sorry for them. I feel very sad to see such a situation.”
Myanmar’s ability to cope after earthquake will be interrupted by the influences of a four -year civil war that has destroyed the country’s healthcare and emergency systems.
In the indication of the potential vastness of the crisis, Jutea has released an extraordinary rare call for international assistance.
The previous military rulers have stopped all foreign aid even after major natural disasters.
“We need help. We have nothing,” 68 -year -old resident Thar Aye AFP,
“I am very sad to see this sad situation. I have never experienced anything before before.”
