Myanmar earthquake: death toll rises to more than 1,600 as search for survivors continues

True scale of disaster yet to emerge and toll expected to rise significantly, with city of Mandalay believed to be especially hard hit

The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar has reached 1,644, with more than 3,400 injured, as rescuers continue a desperate search for survivors and aid agencies warn of an “extremely difficult” response amid the country’s continuing conflict.