As additional remains were recovered from the debris of the several buildings that collapsed after the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar hit close to the nation’s second-largest city, the dead toll from the incident surged to over 1,000 on Saturday.

According to a statement from the military-run administration, 30 individuals are still unaccounted for, 2,376 have been wounded, and 1,002 have been confirmed dead.

According to the statement, “detailed figures are still being collected,” which implied that the numbers may potentially increase.

The magnitude of the earthquake’s intensity was so great that it caused numerous famous buildings and bridges to collapse in Bangkok, 900 kilometers distant.

Strong earthquakes also shook Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, and areas of China, including Meghalaya and Manipur.

Important developments

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said today that India has sent 15 tons of relief goods, including solar lights, food boxes, and cooking kits, to Myanmar on an IAF C-130J aircraft, after Prime Minister Modi’s vow of India’s assistance.

Thailand’s government proclaimed a state of emergency in Bangkok after the earthquake. An unfinished tower collapsed in the capital on Friday, leaving 100 construction workers missing and at least 10 confirmed dead.

President Donald Trump has pledged assistance to earthquake-stricken Myanmar, despite recent reductions in USAID funding. Since USAID has historically been a key player in disaster response, the funding cuts have hindered international humanitarian operations.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a warning on Friday that the earthquake may cause “high casualties and widespread destruction,” with an estimated 10,000 people killed.

After the earthquake, Myanmar, a country devastated by decades of civil war, is now dealing with acute electricity and water shortages. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s junta, has made an uncommon plea for assistance from the international world.

“Any nation, organization, or individual in Myanmar is welcome to come and assist. “Thank you,” he said, emphasizing that he had made every possible arrangement for outside help.

Rescue and relief crews have already been sent to Myanmar by Russia and China.