The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid.

A 5.1-magnitude aftershock hit near Mandalay on Sunday, following the 7.7 quake on Friday that has killed more than 1,600 people.

In Myanmar, a recent earthquake has reportedly claimed the lives of nearly 2,900 people, with the true figure expected to be far higher due to many victims still trapped beneath rubble. This article explores the ongoing relief efforts,