This is the terrifying moment a huge wave from an infinity pool swept up dozens of people after an earthquake in Myanmar sparked shockwaves across Southeast Asia
Shocking footage has captured the moment a rogue wave struck dozens of people as they ran for their lives after an earthquake erupted in Myanmar.
In the clip, a number of civilians were suddenly hit by a gush of water from behind after it reportedly toppled over from a skyscraper. The frightening incident saw people suddenly disappear under the catastrophic wave. This isn’t the only footage captured from different areas which mirrored similar scenes, as huge waterfalls overflowed from infinity pools and toppled down the sides of skyscrapers across Bangkok. The disaster has been recorded at a magnitude of 8.2 and was first recorded in the centre of Myanmar. However, it caused devastating destruction hundreds of miles away in Bangkok.
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The greater Bangkok area is home to more than 17million people, many of whom live in high-rise apartments. Alarms went off in buildings as the earthquake hit at around 1.30pm local time, and startled residents were evacuated down staircases of high-rise buildings and hotels in densely populated central Bangkok.
They remained in the streets, seeking shade from the midday sun in the minutes after the quake. The quake was forceful enough to send water sloshing out of pools, some high up in high-rises, as the tremor shook.
In Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw, the earthquake damaged religious shrines, sending heavy debris toppling to the ground, and destroying some homes. In Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city and close to the epicentre, the earthquake damaged part of the former royal palace and buildings, according to videos and photos released on Facebook.
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While the area is prone to earthquakes, it is generally sparsely populated, and most houses are low-rise structures. In the Sagaing region just southwest of Mandalay, a 90-year-old bridge collapsed, and some sections of the road connecting Mandalay and Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, were also damaged.
Residents in Yangon rushed out of their homes when the quake struck. There were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths. The Red Cross said downed power lines are adding to challenges for their teams trying to reach Mandalay and Sagaing regions and southern Shan state.
“Initial reports from the ground suggest the earthquake has caused significant damage,” the Red Cross said. “Information on humanitarian needs is still being gathered.”
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention said the earthquake was felt in almost all regions of the country. Three deaths have been reported at this time, whilst 90 people have been declaring missing.