Myanmar fell silent at 12:51:02 local time Tuesday—the exact moment a magnitude-7.9 earthquake shook the nation last week—to remember the thousands who lost their lives. Sirens echoed nationwide as people paused to honor the 2,719 confirmed fatalities, with numbers expected to surpass 3,000.
A week-long mourning period began Monday, with flags at half-mast and ceremonies held across towns and villages. State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing shared updates in a televised address, revealing 4,521 injured and 441 still missing amid search-and-rescue efforts.
The quake, centered near Mandalay, caused catastrophic damage to infrastructure and homes, leaving communities scrambling for aid. 🌍 Humanitarian groups are racing against time as survivors brace for aftershocks.
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Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,700 quake dead
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