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.

Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.

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