Power supply remained largely disrupted in Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, on Saturday, following a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake the day before, with many roads and buildings severely damaged.
The earthquake hit the southeast Asian country on Friday, with Mandalay, Bago, Magway, the northeastern Shan state, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw among the hardest-hit regions.
Following the earthquake, authorities immediately declared a state of emergency in Nay Pyi Taw.
The disaster triggered a large-scale power outage in the capital. After nightfall, the city was almost entirely plunged into darkness, save for the lights of rescue teams and vehicles.
At the busiest market in Nay Pyi Taw, a corner of the structure completely collapsed, leaving it in near ruins. Authorities have fenced off the area to prevent passersby from approaching the building, fearing a potential secondary collapse.
Cracks on some roads in the capital have widened to nearly one meter. Repair workers have placed tree branches in the gaps to warn drivers to proceed with caution.
According to the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday night, 1,644 people were confirmed dead, 3,408 injured, and 139 remained missing after the deadly disaster.
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
