More than 1,600 people have been killed following the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that also impacted neighbouring countries, including Thailand.
The increase in death toll and casualties tend to have significant impact on aids as the United Nations warns of severe shortage of medical supplies is hampering the response to the deadly earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday while search for survivors continues.
In Bangkok, a 12th body was recovered late on Saturday evening from the site of a collapsed high-rise and in Mandalay, Myanmar, a woman was recovered alive after being trapped under rubble for 30 hours
In war-torn Myanmar, the National Unity Government (NUG) – which is in exile – announced a “two-week pause in offensive military operations” in areas affected by the earthquake.
‘I have to find them’: In Bangkok, the difficult search for survivors is not stopping
Bangkok’s deputy governor has just returned from the site of a collapsed building and has been giving the BBC the latest on the rescue efforts – insisting authorities are “not going to stop”.
“We are still trying to get under the rubble because the 30 floors of the building piling up is really difficult to get through,” Thawida Kamolvej tells BBC News.
She says teams are using X-ray machines to detect any movement within the mountain of rubble and try to “see any signs of life”.
“We still have 79 missing,” she adds. “I am still confident in my team. We are going to continue working around the clock, we have more people coming in. I have to find them.”
People in Myanmar face further displacement as monsoon season approaches
While attention remains firmly on the immediate response to the earthquake, Lauren Ellery from the International Rescue Committee sheds light on another disaster that hit the region last year.
“Last year there was already severe flooding which damaged homes, sanitation facilities and had already displaced people,” Lauren tells BBC Breakfast.
“We are coming into monsoon season again in May with rain starting in April. So this is a country which can go from almost drought to severe weather conditions.
“With people displaced they are not going to be protected from the wind and the rain and the sun, this leads to even more displacement” in Myanmar.
Forensic team enters site of collapsed skyscraper
Just a while ago we spotted some movement at the site of a collapsed high-rise building in Bangkok, where 12 people have been confirmed dead.
Four workers were seen carrying a white bag from the scene, while a forensic team has entered the building site.
We can’t confirm yet whether this means another body has been found. If we get confirmation from officials, this would mark the 13th person found dead at the site.
Scores still remain missing under the rubble as search efforts continue.
At least 12 Chinese nationals injured in Myanmar – state media
The Chinese embassy in Myanmar says at least 12 of its citizens have been injured in the earthquake in Myanmar, state media reports.
Myanmar was the country worst-hit by the earthquake, but parts of south-west China were also affected.
Rescue efforts continue, as Thai death toll rises
Rescue efforts are continuing in the Thai capital Bangkok, where dozens of people were trapped when a skyscraper was brought down by the earthquake two days ago.
This morning the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority said the death toll had risen to 17 while 83 people remain unaccounted for.
As we have been reporting, more than 1,600 people in Myanmar are confirmed dead.
The search for those still buried under the rubble continues, including dozens of infants at a pre-school in the second largest city Mandalay. BBC