BBC News wins Emmy Award in New York for Myanmar earthquake coverage

BBC News has received an Emmy Award for its reporting on the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. The award was presented at a ceremony in New York on Wednesday. The broadcaster was recognised for its reports and live updates following the deadly tremor.

BBC News has been honoured with an Emmy Award for its coverage of the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, with the prestigious accolade presented at a ceremony held in New York on Wednesday.

The broadcaster was recognised for the quality and reach of its reports and live updates in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, which caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life across Myanmar.

The Emmy Awards are among the most respected honours in the television and broadcast journalism industry, and a win in the news category is considered a mark of outstanding journalistic achievement on an international scale.