Goa, March 31 -- An Indian disaster response team is at a monastery in Myanmar, working to rescue 170 monks. The team is conducting efforts to ensure the safety and evacuation of the monks amidst the ongoing crisis. The operation aims to provide immediate assistance and help those in need in the monastery's surroundings.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent earthquake in Myanmar a top-level emergency, as it urgently seeks $8 million in aid to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks over the next 30 days. The earthquake, which struck near Sagaing in central Myanmar, has left widespread devastation in its wake, particularly in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city.

As of Monday, Myanmar's ruling junta confirm...