So, get this—apparently, an astrologer from TikTok got himself arrested in Myanmar. John Moe The, with over 300,000 followers, decided to predict a massive earthquake hitting every city in Myanmar in just 12 days. Not really sure why this matters, but he told people to evacuate tall buildings during the day and take their important stuff with them.
This prediction came after a devastating earthquake last month killed over 3,700 people and left 60,000 homeless. The UN says many are too scared to return home due to ongoing aftershocks. The 21-year-old astrologer was nabbed in a morning raid at his home in Monywa city. The military government took action because they received a tip-off about his fake news.
One resident, Nan Nan, mentioned she didn’t believe the prediction, but her neighbors sure did. They all camped out on the streets in fear. John Moe The’s TikTok account, “John (Palmistry),” is known for making wild predictions about everything from weather disasters to political events.
While earthquake early warning systems do exist, predicting tremors in advance is a whole different story. The US Geological Survey says it’s just not possible. Despite the challenges, neighboring countries like Thailand are looking into building collapses to ensure safety in the face of natural disasters.
So, yeah, that’s the latest drama in Myanmar. Who knew astrology could cause such chaos, right?
