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UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs in Myanmar

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State-run media reported that the number of fatalities resulting from last week's major earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,455. Meanwhile, UN organizations along with international aid providers have stepped up their emergency response initiatives.


 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck a broad region of the nation, resulting in considerable destruction across six areas and states, encompassing the capital city Naypyitaw.


 The quake resulted in numerous regions being cut off from power, telecommunication services, and mobile connectivity, alongside damaging roads and bridges, which made it challenging to gauge the full scale of destruction.

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 This exacerbated an already severe humanitarian crisis caused by the nation's civil conflict, which has led to over three million internal displacements and pushed almost 20 million people towards desperate need, as reported by the United Nations.


 The head of the military regime, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, stated that the recent earthquake ranks as the second strongest in the nation's documented history following an 8-magnitude tremor near Mandalay in May 1912.


 General Min Aung Hlaing informed the Cabinet ministers on Saturday that the earthquake's casualty count had risen to 3,455 deceased, 4,840 wounded, and 214 people unaccounted for, as reported by the official state broadcaster MRTV.


 He mentioned that the quake affected 5,223 structures, including 1,824 educational institutions, 2,752 monk residences within monasteries, 4,817 religious sites such as pagodas and shrines, along with 167 healthcare facilities, 169 bridges, 198 water control barriers, and impacted 184 segments of the nation's principal roadway.


 In 2021, Myanmar's military took control by overthrowing the democratically elected administration led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which ignited an armed rebellion. Analysts suggest this insurgency now holds sway over more areas than the military does.

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 The members of the UN Security Council acknowledged "the necessity to bolster search, aid, and rebuilding initiatives and to significantly increase prompt humanitarian support in reaction to calls for assisting the citizens of Myanmar," stated Jerome Bonnafont, the council’s president, in a release on Friday.


 The statement indicated what seemed to be a response to the conflict in Myanmar and worries about potential obstructions or delays from its military administration in providing aid to regions held by opposition groups. It mentioned that the council’s members emphasized "the significance of a secure and favorable setting to facilitate the prompt and efficient provision of essential lifesaving humanitarian support to everyone requiring it, free from interruptions or bias."


 On Saturday, Major General Zaw Min Tun, who serves as the spokesperson for the military administration, stated that Prime Ministers and representatives from neighboring nations such as India and Thailand have committed to offering support for both immediate aid and long-term recovery initiatives in regions affected by the earthquake.


 “He stated that everybody assisted Myanmar, which had been struck by an earthquake. Everybody felt sympathy. Everybody showed understanding. Everybody expressed willingness to offer aid. It was evident that everyone was collaborating effectively.”


 He mentioned that aid was being provided by 18 nations to the impacted regions, with over 60 planes having been deployed to ferry both rescue teams and emergency provisions.

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 The UK announced an additional allocation of £10 million for the humanitarian effort, as stated by its embassy in Yangon on Saturday. This brings their overall contribution to £25 million.


 While accounts of diplomatic actions emphasize aid for earthquake victims, it is recognized that the situation in Myanmar will not be resolved until the conflict ceases. The neighboring countries have taken the lead in attempting to forge a peaceful solution; however, despite these efforts, both the military and their adversaries have yet to demonstrate genuine willingness to engage in talks.


 Nevertheless, both the military and various crucial armed resistance factions announced temporary truces on Wednesday following the earthquake to ease the passage of humanitarian assistance.


 On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Office charged the military with persisting in their assaults, stating that over 60 had occurred following the earthquake, with 16 taking place since the truce was declared.


 The opposition’s shadow National Unity Government, which leads resistance to army rule, on Saturday accused the military of carrying out 63 air strikes and artillery attacks since the earthquake, resulting in the deaths of 68 civilians, including one child and 15 women.

UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs in Myanmar

Unknown disaster management, disasters, emergency management, news, tragedies

State-run media reported that the number of fatalities resulting from last week's major earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,455. Meanwhile, UN organizations along with international aid provide…

UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs in Myanmar

Unknown disaster management, disasters, emergency management, news, tragedies

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 State media reported that the number of fatalities resulting from last week's major earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,455. Meanwhile, UN organizations along with international aid providers have been increasing their emergency assistance efforts.


 A tremor measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck an extensive part of the nation, resulting in considerable destruction across six regions and states, encompassing the capital city, Naypyitaw.


 The quake resulted in numerous regions being cut off from power, phone, and mobile services, alongside damaging roads and bridges, which made it difficult to determine the full scale of destruction.


 This exacerbated an already severe humanitarian crisis caused by the nation's civil conflict, which has led to internal displacement of over three million individuals and pushed almost 20 million into desperate need, as reported by the United Nations.


 The head of the military regime, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, stated that the recent earthquake ranks as the second strongest in the nation's documented history following an 8-magnitude tremor near Mandalay in May 1912.


 General Min Aung Hlaing informed the Cabinet ministers on Saturday that the earthquake's casualty count had risen to 3,455 deceased, 4,840 wounded, and 214 people unaccounted for, as reported by the official state broadcaster MRTV.


 He mentioned that the quake affected 5,223 structures, including 1,824 educational institutions, 2,752 monk residences within monasteries, 4,817 places of worship such as pagodas and temples, along with 167 healthcare facilities, 169 bridges, 198 dams, and impacted 184 segments of the nation's principal roadway.


 In 2021, Myanmar's military took control by overthrowing the democratically elected administration led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which triggered an armed rebellion. Analysts suggest this insurgency now holds sway over more areas than the military does.


 The members of the UN Security Council acknowledged "the necessity to enhance search, aid, and rebuilding initiatives and to amplify prompt and swift humanitarian support in line with appeals to assist the citizens of Myanmar," stated Jerome Bonnafont, the council’s president, in a press release on Friday.


 The statement appeared to address the conflict in Myanmar and worries about potential obstructions from its military administration, which might hinder relief efforts in regions controlled by opposition groups. The council’s members emphasized "the significance of a secure and impartial setting to facilitate the prompt and efficient provision of essential lifesaving aid to everyone requiring assistance, free from interference or bias."


 Major General Zaw Min Tun, spokesperson for the military administration, stated on Saturday that Prime Ministers and representatives from neighboring nations such as India and Thailand have committed to offering support for both immediate aid and recovery operations in regions affected by the earthquake.


 “He stated, ‘Everybody assisted Myanmar which had been struck by the earthquake. Everybody expressed their sympathy. Everybody showed understanding. Everybody was ready to lend a hand. It’s clear that everybody collaborated effectively.’”


 He mentioned that aid was being provided by 18 nations to the impacted regions, with over 60 planes having been deployed to ferry both rescue teams and emergency provisions.


 The UK announced an additional allocation of £10 million for the humanitarian effort, as stated by its embassy in Yangon on Saturday, bringing their overall contribution up to £25 million.


 Even though accounts of diplomatic actions emphasize aid for earthquake victims, there is recognition that the situation in Myanmar will not be resolved until the conflict ceases. Neighboring countries have taken the lead in attempting to broker a peaceful solution; however, both the military forces and their adversaries have yet to demonstrate genuine willingness to engage in negotiations.


 Nevertheless, both the military and various crucial armed resistance factions announced truces temporarily on Wednesday following the earthquake to ease the distribution of humanitarian assistance.


 On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Office alleged that the military was still carrying out assaults, stating that over 60 had occurred following the earthquake, with 16 taking place since the truce began.


 On Saturday, the opposition's shadow National Unity Government, which spearheads the opposition against military control, charged that the armed forces had conducted 63 airstrikes and artillery assaults following the earthquake. This resulted in the death of 68 people, among whom were one child and 15 women.


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UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs in Myanmar

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State media reported that the number of fatalities resulting from last week's major earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,455. Meanwhile, UN organizations along with international aid providers h…

Gempa Kuat Bergetar di Bima NTB Hari Ini, Cek Lokasi dan Kekuatannya Sekarang dari BMKG

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DIWIDA
 
 - Data tentang guncangan bumi yang dikonfirmasikan oleh Badan Meterologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) pada hari ini mencatatkan kejadian di daerah Bima, Nusa Tenggara Barat, pada tanggal 3 April 2025, Kamis.


 Menurut laporan dari akun @infoBMKG, gempa bumi terbaru 2 menit yang lalu berlokasi di daerah Bima, NTB.


 Berdasarkan laporan dari BMKG, episenter guncangan gempa letaknya sejauh 36 km ke bawah dan peristiwa ini tercatat pada pukul 06:19:02 WIB.


 Daya hebat gempa tersebut mencapai skala kekuatan 2,5 dan titik pusatnya terletak sejauh 70 kilometer arah tenggara kota Bima, NTB.

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 Posisi koordinat dari pusat guncangan gempa terletak pada 7.84 LS, 118.93 BT, di daerah Bima, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat.


 Info pusat guncangan terbaru 2 menit yang lalu di Bima NTB dengan skala kekuatan 2.5 telah diperoleh melalui akun resmi X @infoBMKG.


 #Gempa Magnitude:2.5, 03-Apri-2025 06:19:02 WIB, Loc:Lokasi:7.84 LS, 118.93 BT (70 km Tenggara Laut Bima - NTB), kedalaman:36 Km #BMKG


 
 Disclaimer:
 
 Informasi ini lebih menekankan pada kecepatan, oleh karena itu hasil pemrosesan datanya masih belum tetap dan dapat berbeda sejalan dengan peningkatan ketersediaan data.

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 Apakah ada tindakan khusus yang perlu diambil sebelum gempa, ketika sedang berlangsung, serta setelah gempa terjadi?
 


 
 Sebelum terjadi gempa bumi
 


 A. Kunci Utama adalah


 Memahami apa itu gempabumi;


 Verifikasi apakah desain dan posisi rumah Anda bisa menghindari risiko akibat guncangan gempa seperti longsor, likuefaksi, dan sebagainya;


 Menilai kembali dan memperbaharui struktur gedung Anda untuk mencegah kerusakan akibat guncangan gempa bumi.


 B. Pahami Seputar Lingkungan Kerja Anda


 Periksa posisi pintu, elevator, dan anak tangga evakuasi, sehingga jika suatu saat terjadi guncangan gempa bumi, Anda telah mengenal area yang paling tepat untuk mencari perlindungan;


 Belajar melakukan P3K;


 Mempelajari cara penggunaan alat pemadam kebakaran;


 Tuliskan nomor kontak darurat yang bisa dihubungi ketika ada guncangan gempabumi.


 C. Rencana Reguler di Tempat Kerja dan Rumah Anda


 Perlengkapan furnitur seperti lemari dan cabinet harus dipasang menyatu dengan dinding melalui pemasangan paku atau ikatan lainnya agar tidak tumbah, bergerak, atau jatuh ketika terjadi guncangan dari gempa bumi.


 Simpan bahan yang mudah terbakar di lokasi yang tahan api untuk mencegah insiden kebakaran.


 Pastikan untuk selalu menonaktifkan air, gas, dan listrik ketika tidak dalam penggunaan.


 D. Faktor penyebab kecelakaan terbesar ketika guncangan gempa bumi adalah jatohnya material.


 Susun barang dengan berat sebisa mungkin ditempatkan di bagian bawah.


 Periksa kestabilan objek yang menggantung yang bisa jatuh ketika gempa berlangsung (seperti lampu dan sebagainya).


 E. Perlengkapan yang wajib tersedia di tiap lokasi


 Kotak P3K;


 Senter/lampu baterai;


 Radio;


 Makanan suplemen dan air..


 
 Saat terjadi gempa bumi
 


 A. Apabila Anda sedang di dalam gedung


 Rutangkan tubuh dan kepalamu dari sisa-sisa bangunan yang runtuh dengan berlindung di bawah meja atau tempat lainnya;


 Temukan lokasi teraman dari sisa-sisa runtuhan dan guncangan;


 Berlarian keluar bila masih memungkinkan


 B. Apabila sedang di luar gedung atau area terbuka


 Berjauhanlah dari struktur dan objek di sekeliling Anda seperti gedung, tiang listrik, pohon, dsb.


 Amati lokasi di mana Anda berdiri, jauhi jika ada retakan pada tanah.


 C. Apabila Anda tengah mengemudikan mobil


 Keluarlah, turunkan diri Anda, dan jangan mendekati kendaraan apabila ada potensi geseran atau kebakaran.


 Lakukan point B.


 D. Apabila Anda menetap atau sedang berada di tepi pantai


 Pergi menjauh dari tepian laut agar terhindar dari ancaman tsunami.


 E. Apabila Anda berdomisili di kawasan perbukitan


 Jika terdapat guncangan gempa, hindarilah area yang berpotensi mengalami tanah longsor.


 
 Setelah terjadi gempa bumi
 


 A. Apabila Anda sedang di dalam gedung


 Keluar dari gedung itu secara teratur;


 Hindari penggunaan eskalator atau elevator, pakai anak tangga saja;


 Periksalah apakah ada cedera, lalu lakukan Pertolongan Pertama Prakarsa (P3K).


 Hubungi telepon darurat atau minta bantuan jika ada cedera serius yang menimpa Anda atau orang di sekitar Anda.


 B. Teliti Lingkungan di Sekitar Anda


 Periksa apabila terjadi kebakaran.


 Periksa jika ada kebocoran gas.


 Periksalah jika ada hubungan arus singkat pada sistem listrik.


 Cek arah dan saluran air.


 Pastikan untuk memeriksa jika terdapat hal-hal berbahaya (matikan arus listrik, hindari pencahayaan dengan api, dan sebagainya).


 C. Hindari masuk ke gedung yang telah diguncang gempa


 Oleh karena itu, mungkin ada sisa-sisa reruntuhan yang belum ditemukan.


 D. Hindari area yang terdampak gempa


 Ancaman tambahan masih bisa saja muncul.


 E. Mendengarkan informasi.


 Perhatikan berita tentang guncangan susulan dari radio jika ada gempa lanjutan.


 Jangan dengan cepat terpengaruh oleh rumor atau informasi yang asal-usulnya belum tentu dapat dipercaya.


 F. Melengkapi kuesioner yang disediakan oleh pihak berwenang guna mengukur tingkat kerugian yang dialami


 G. Jangan khawatir dan jangan lupakan untuk terus meminta pertolongan kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa guna menjaga keamanan serta keselamatan kita semua.


 
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Gempa Kuat Bergetar di Bima NTB Hari Ini, Cek Lokasi dan Kekuatannya Sekarang dari BMKG

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DIWIDA - Data tentang guncangan bumi yang dikonfirmasikan oleh Badan Meterologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) pada hari ini mencatatkan kejadian di daerah Bima, Nusa Tenggara Barat, pada ta…

Hong Kong Landslides: Poor Maintenance Blamed for Up to 60% on Private Slopes

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Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future

 Up to 60 per cent of the landslides that occur on Hong Kong's private slopes every year are related to poor maintenance, authorities have found, urging owners to take action amid the impact of climate change.


 Government experts said slopes would be vulnerable to more intense weather.


 "With more extreme weather expected in the future, there might be more concentrated rainfall during rainy seasons, which will require higher drainage capacity for slopes," said Lawrence Shum Ka-wah, deputy head of the Geotechnical Engineering Office on Hong Kong Island.


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 He mentioned that drainage systems can handle obstructions caused by leaves or twigs, however, severe weather conditions may exceed their capacity.


 On average, about 10 to 20 landslides took place annually on privately owned slopes over the last ten years, according to Shum, referencing a departmental assessment.


 Typically, around 30 to 60 percent of these issues stemmed from inadequate maintenance by property owners.


 He stated that the areas affected by landslides were influenced by the pattern of rainfall, noting that no particular district needed extra focus. However, he emphasized that upkeep would be the primary issue to address.


 Shum stated that authorities reported over 50 landslides on private slopes in 2023, during the year when a "once-in-500-years storm" hit the city. Of these landslides, 30 percent resulted from inadequate maintenance.

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 The severe weather condition activated the city’s most extended black rainstorm alert, lasting over 16 hours. This transformed roads into waterways and left motorists trapped in their cars, along with inundating malls and train terminals. Over 100 individuals required medical attention at hospitals.


 Shum additionally pointed out to the owners that they could be responsible for maintaining adjacent land areas, even though these may not be mentioned in their land lease agreements.


 At present, roughly 2,500 artificial slopes situated on government-owned property are being cared for by the private owners of neighboring plots.


 Each year, the department chooses 100 individual ski slopes for safety inspections conducted by them.


 When individuals are classified as hazardous, the authorities issue a Dangerous Slope Order (DSO) to property owners with problematic slopes. This mandates that they conduct investigations and undertake required preventative measures using certified specialists.


 By 2023, 271 DHOs remained unimplemented by private property owners, as stated by Robert Cheng, who serves as the chief building surveyor at the Buildings Department.


 He urged the owners to keep their slopes maintained in order to avoid the risk of landslides.


 Cheng also mentioned that routine inspections of both the slopes and underground water pipelines were essential.


 The administration likewise provides assistance to proprietors encountering monetary challenges, including grants and financing options.


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Hong Kong Landslides: Poor Maintenance Blamed for Up to 60% on Private Slopes

Unknown disaster management, environmental disasters, natural disasters, news, rainfall

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future Up to 60 per cent of the landslides that occur on Hong Kong's private slopes every year a…