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Kathmandu: As the world is slowly recovering from the shock of the devastating earthquake that rattled regions in and around Myanmar, two back-to-back earthquakes struck western Nepal on Friday evening, occurring just three minutes apart. According to officials, there have been no immediate reports
4,715 injured and 341 missing, the ruling junta said.
The death toll rose to 21 in neighbouring Thailand, where the quake caused damage to hundreds of buildings.
Bangkok: Rescuers in Myanmar freed a woman from the ruins of a hotel on Monday, officials said. This offered a glimmer of hope three days after a massive earthquake killed approximately 2,000 people. Search and rescue efforts in Myanmar and Thailand continued, racing against time to find more
The People's Defence Force (PDF) will implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations.
Seventeen cargo trucks of shelter and medical supplies were due to arrive on Sunday, said UN.
No casualties have been reported among the Indian community in the country so far.
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program said that fatalities could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people, and the economic impact could be as high as 70% of Myanmar's GDP.
India offered to provide assistance to the earthquake-torn regions.
Advisories are issued against travelling to various provinces.
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