People in Myanmar's earthquake-stricken areas braced for thunderstorms after rain and wind hampered rescue operations, while many who lost their homes were forced to sleep outside.

The human cost of last month's 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand is still rising more than a week later.

The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake one week ago that struck Myanmar rose to 3,354 people as millions have been made homeless and are in need of medical care.