Massive Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Iconic Ava Bridge in Mandalay Collapses

Earthquake in Myanmar: A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing, followed by a strong 6.8 aftershock. The tremors were felt as far as Thailand, China’s Yunnan province, and parts of India. In Bangkok, metro and rail services were briefly paused for safety. While no tsunami warning has been issued and no casualties have been reported, the collapse of Mandalay’s historic Ava Bridge has left the nation mourning a significant loss.