The transfer of Justice Varma was confirmed through a notification issued by the Law Ministry

A resident of Myanmar’s largest city Yangon tells the BBC tremors lasted around four minutes. 

​A resident of Myanmar’s largest city Yangon tells the BBC tremors lasted around four minutes.  

Myanmar, situated on one of the world’s most active seismic belts, has been severely impacted by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 aftershock. The country’s tectonic setting, combined with rapid urbanisation and historical seismic events, highlights the need for urgent disaster preparedness and improved infrastructure resilience.