Jade mine collapse in Myanmar kills 33, more than 30 still missing

The collapse occurred on Sunday at a mine near Ma Na Village in Hpakant, a region that is a central hub for Myanmar's jade industry.

Rescue teams have been working to recover the bodies of those who were killed, but the operation has been difficult due to the unstable conditions at the mine site.

The precise number of people who are still missing is unknown, but local residents have said that there could be as many as 36 people who have not been accounted for.

The collapse is the latest in a series of deadly accidents at jade mines in Myanmar. In 2015, a landslide at a jade mine killed more than 100 people.

The jade industry in Myanmar is largely unregulated, and workers often operate in dangerous conditions. The mines are often unstable and prone to landslides.

The government has promised to take steps to improve safety at jade mines, but so far, little has been done.

The collapse of the jade mine is a tragedy that has claimed the lives of many people. It is important that the government take action to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. (ILKHA)