In Mandalay, rescue teams are confronting extreme challenges after a 7.9 earthquake triggered the sudden collapse of a tea house, trapping several individuals under rubble. With the region approaching its hottest season, relentless heat, persistent aftershocks, and limited resources are compounding the urgency of rescue efforts.
According to CGTN's Mo Xiaoxin, many remain trapped while aid from the international community is urgently needed to support local rescuers. The unfolding crisis highlights how severe weather and aftershocks can further complicate disaster response, underscoring the critical need for coordinated global assistance.
As rescue teams press on against time and adverse conditions, the call for international collaboration grows louder, offering hope that every life can be saved through unified action in the face of nature's challenges.
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Rescue teams face hot weather, lack of resources and aftershocks
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