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The powerful quake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar, with tremors reaching as far as Yunnan, about 760 kilometers from the epicenter. The quake triggered a torrent of water to spill over from the rooftop pool, turning it into a sudden waterfall.
Footage shows pedestrians running for cover upon noticing the water falling from above. But within seconds, the heavy cascade slammed down, knocking several people off their feet and sweeping them along the street.
Images from the aftermath of the incident showed a street in disarray.
Video shared on social media shows water from a rooftop swimming pool in Yunnan, China, pouring down after a strong earthquake in Myanmar, sweeping away pedestrians.
Yunnan Province in southwestern China is a landlocked region known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine.
After the success of the movie "Meet Yourself" starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, tourism in Yunnan has flourished, attracting many tourists.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit in Myanmar on Friday afternoon, causing buildings to collapse and sending tremors and panic across Vietnam, China and Thailand.
Previously, video footage on social media showed water cascading from the rooftop pool of a five-star hotel in Bangkok following the earthquake.
The Myanmar State Administration Council said that the death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to about 1,700, with 3,400 people injured and 300 still missing.
The death toll in Bangkok has risen to 17. No casualties were reported in Vietnam and China.
