Lawyer Lyse told young Pan that she had to quickly get down the stairs of her building while he still shook
A large magnitude earthquake has reached and, leaving a trail of destruction and suffering. To date, more than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead, but US geological service estimates that the number of victims may exceed 10,000. The city of Mandalay in Myanmar was the most affected, with more than 1,500 damaged houses. In addition, millions of residents face long hours without electricity, which makes rescue efforts even more difficult.
Geologist Felipe Oliveira explained that the region is prone to earthquakes due to the meeting of tectonic plates, and that the proximity of the epicenter with the surface and urban areas intensified the impact. Brazilian lawyer Lyse, resident in Thailand, shared her experience during the earthquake. She described the feeling of being on a boat and the urgency to quickly get down the stairs of her building as he still shook.
Liye highlighted the destruction in Bangkok, where a building under construction collapsed, and the critical situation in Myanmar, where humanitarian aid faces difficulties to reach due to the civil conflict and isolation of the country. She also mentioned the resilience of the Thai people, who tries to resume normality despite the damage.
The international response to the disaster includes India sending supplies and Russia and China sending rescue teams. However, help has not yet reached all affected areas. Lyse expressed concern for buried people and the hope that more survivors will be rescued. Thai authorities have declared some insecure buildings for return, while life in other areas begins to return to normal. The possibility of secondary tremors still worries residents, who are advised to avoid staying in old buildings during these events.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
