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The death toll has risen to over 1,600, with more than 3,400 individuals reported missing; these numbers are expected to increase as rescue operations continue.
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Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thous...
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Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed more t...

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In Mandalay, Desperate Rescue Efforts and Sinking Hopes
Volunteers gathered to help, some coming in from other cities, to do whatever they could in the city near the epicenter of the powerful quake.
Earthquake damage in Mandalay as rescue teams begin arriving
Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people.
Rescue Teams Arrive in Mandalay: Collaborative Efforts in the Aftermath of the Earthquake
The Hong Kong rescue team arrived promptly in Mandalay, joining forces with the national emergency response unit. According to the Security Bureau, upon their arrival, the team was briefed on the situation from the national team,
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Indian rescue team's valour shines in Myanmar: tale of faith, loss, and unwavering humanity
Indian personnel are tirelessly conducting relief and rescue operations in quake-struck Mandalay, braving the stench of death to recover bodies from the rubble
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Mandalay earthquake: Over 1700 dead as aftershocks hinder rescue efforts
Residents scoured collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay, two days after a massive earthquake killed at least 1700 people in Myanmar and at least 18 in neighbouring Thailand.
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Resilience Amidst Rubble: India's Heroic Efforts in Quake-Hit Mandalay
Indian rescue teams in quake-affected Mandalay conduct relief operations amidst challenging conditions. The efforts, named 'Operation Brahma', highlight human resilience and include a dramatic encounter with a praying woman amidst rubble.
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Indian Army's Field Hospital continues life-saving efforts in Myanmar's Mandalay
The Indian Army's Field Hospital under Operation Brahma continues to make life-saving efforts in Myanmar's Mandalay. As of Wednesday evening, 145 patients have been treated, with 34 admitted for further care.
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