The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck the country Myanmar has now risen to at least 3,471, amid intense rainfall further complicating relief efforts and heightening the risk of disease, as reported by Al Jazeera on Sunday. According to Al Jazeera, aid workers in Mandalay, a city near the earthquake's epicentre, reported that overnight rain and strong winds battered tent camps, soaking survivors and their belongings.

Relief agencies have expressed concern that the combination of unexpected rains and extreme heat could lead to disease outbreaks, such as cholera, among those living in temporary shelters, Al Jazeera reported. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck a large area of Myanmar, which has a population of 50 million, causing widespread damage across six regions and states, including the capital Naypyidaw.