Rescue teams have just found the body of Miss Tourism Myanmar 2018, Sili Mee, under the rubble of an apartment building in Mandalay city (Myanmar) after the recent earthquake disaster.
Rescue teams have reported that they found the body of the young woman wearing a white shirt and still holding her wallet, under the rubble of the Sky Villa apartment complex in Mandalay city (Myanmar) on April 2.
Through the identification process, it was confirmed that the woman was Sili Mee, the beauty queen who held the title of Miss Tourism Myanmar 2018.
The 28-year-old had graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Meiktila University (Myanmar). She represented Myanmar in the 2018 Miss Tourism World pageant and the 2019 Miss Tourism World Intercontinental competition.
After her beauty pageant career, Sili Mee entered the entertainment industry and became an active volunteer. She was well-loved by her colleagues.
On April 3, Blessed Entertainment, the organizer of Miss Tourism Myanmar, confirmed the news and sent their condolences to Sili Mee’s family. Her funeral will be held in Yangon (Myanmar).
Once the news of Sili Mee’s death was shared, fans on social media and beauty forums across Asia sent their condolences to her family.
According to international media, the epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28 was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. The earthquake caused the collapse of thousands of buildings, damaged roads, and destroyed bridges in several areas.
The Myanmar government reported that the death toll from the earthquake had risen to more than 3,000 people. In a brief statement, the government confirmed that 4,715 people were injured, and 341 were still missing as of April 3.
Rescue teams continue to search for more bodies. The recent earthquake is one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit Myanmar in recent years.
On April 3, Myanmar’s military government announced that the death toll from the earthquake that occurred nearly a week ago had reached 3,085. Rescue teams continue to search and have discovered more bodies.
In a brief statement, the Myanmar government confirmed that 4,715 people were injured, and 341 remained missing.
The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which struck on March 28, was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. The earthquake caused the collapse of thousands of buildings, damaged roads, and destroyed bridges in various areas.
Reports from local media suggest a significantly higher number of victims than the official figures. With telecommunications disrupted and many areas hard to reach, this number could continue to rise as more detailed information becomes available.
The earthquake has further exacerbated the already severe humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. According to the United Nations, before the earthquake, more than 3 million people had lost their homes, and nearly 20 million people needed humanitarian aid.
Amid growing concerns that the ongoing conflict could hinder humanitarian relief efforts, Myanmar’s military declared a temporary ceasefire on April 2, lasting until April 22.
In Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, where the earthquake caused a skyscraper under construction to collapse, search efforts for survivors and bodies are still ongoing. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported that sounds suspected to be signs of life were detected amid the rubble.
As of now, 22 people have died and 35 have been injured in Thailand, mostly due to the collapse of the under-construction building.
