Astrologer detained for forecasting a seismic event in Myanmar
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Hype about another impending earthquake whipped up a storm among the population, according to NDTV. An astrologer posted a video claiming doomsday was near, but his prediction turned out to be bogus. He'd made his prediction on April 9th, following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that caused havoc and obliterated historical temples. He predicted the second earthquake would strike every city in Myanmar on April 21st. He advised folks to ditch their high-rise digs during tremors, grab their valuables, and split in a jiffy. His ominous video racked up over 3 million views.
Many took his word as gospel and spent April 21st camped out in tents, far from urban jungles. On the same day, the astrologer was nabbed during a raid on his hideout, and his TikTok account vanished without a trace.
Now, aftershocks and the humanitarian crisis have been thorns in the side of Myanmar's recovery efforts following the earthquakes.
Insights:
- Confusion in the query: The significant earthquake in Myanmar occurred on March 28, 2025, not April 21st.
- Current Status and Recovery Efforts: As of April 20, the earthquake has resulted in 3,735 deaths, injured 5,108 people, and left 120 missing.[4] The quake caused extensive damage across several regions...This hasn't been impacted by a prediction from an astrologer.
- International Relief: Significant international aid has arrived from 25 countries, China, India, and Bangladesh...[4]
- Government Response: The Myanmar government aims to compensate families of those who've died, been hurt, or lost their homes...[4]
- Scientific Insights: The scale of seismic rupture has been revealed through detailed images captured by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites, offering insights into the tectonic Sagaing Fault.[5]
- I was one of the many individuals who found themselves in a state of confusion after an astrologer on TikTok posted a video predicting an earthquake in Myanmar, claiming it would strike every city on April 21st.
- Despite his claim being proven false, his video garnered over 3 million views, causing a significant number of people to spend April 21st camped out in tents, far from urban areas.
- Fortunately, the astrologer's prediction turned out to be bogus as the actual earthquake in Myanmar took place on March 28, 2025, causing 3,735 deaths, injuring 5,108 people, and leaving 120 missing.
- As of April 20, international relief efforts, including aid from China, India, and Bangladesh, have been instrumental in recovery efforts, with the Myanmar government also aiming to compensate families who have suffered losses.
- Scientists have gained valuable insights into the tectonic Sagaing Fault through detailed images captured by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites, which reveal the scale of seismic rupture, providing crucial information for understanding future earthquakes.
