Death toll in Myanmar earthquake reaches 1,700

Death toll in the severe earthquake that hit Myanmar reached 1,700, even as 3,400 have been reportedly injured and another over 300 missing as of Sunday. Teams from Myanmar’s neighbours including India, China, Singapore and Thailand are engaged in rescue operations, according to reports. Hospitals are flooded with the injured seeking medical help.

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake had hit the Southeast Asian nation on Friday, shaking up the region with death and trauma.

The junta government of Myanmar had appealed to the international community for support in rescue operation after the earthquake.