Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700

Friday’s 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar's strongest in a century, left 1,700 dead and injured 3,400, Reuters reported citing latest data issued by the local government.

Over 300 are missing as of Sunday.

The Myanmar junta chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, warned that the number of fatalities could rise.

India, China and Thailand are among Myanmar's neighbours that have sent relief materials and teams, along with aid and personnel from Malaysia, Singapore and Russia.

But residents in the cities of Mandalay and Sagaing reported that international aid had not arrived as concerns grew about a severe shortage of food, electricity and water.