Rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics and millions of dollars in aid have begun arriving in Myanmar after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the war-torn country.

A U.S. team has yet to arrive in Myanmar after last week’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while China has already rescued six people and committed $14 million in humanitarian aid.

The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed, with thousands of others injured and dozens missing.

As part of the operation, the Indian Army will establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre to provide immediate care to those injured in the calamity

At least 8 killed as massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks central Myanmar with tremors felt in Thailand - Myanmar’s junta declares state of emergency and makes rare request for international aid

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, impacting Southeast Asia with significant damage and casualties. In Bangkok, a skyscraper collapsed, killing three and trapping 81. Myanmar faced severe destruction with collapsed buildings and bridges.

Myanmar's ruling junta should free up movement by international aid workers to help survivors of a devastating earthquake, even in areas controlled by groups battling it, aid and human rights groups said,

Myanmar's deadliest natural disaster in years has strengthened the position of ruling general, Min Aung Hlaing, by opening diplomatic channels closed for four years after his junta ousted an elected government to unleash a brutal civil war.