Death toll surges past 1,000 in Myanmar earthquake.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visits Mandalay, a city with 1.5 million people.
The city is near the epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake.
Min Aung Hlaing took a helicopter tour of the area.
He asked for international help, which is rare.
State media reports 1,002 people died and 2,376 were injured.
Rescue efforts are underway with help from foreign teams.
Aftermath of the quake
Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar.
It’s close to the quake’s epicenter.
The city has widespread damage.
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit came after the quake hit.
He saw the damage from the air.
Then he asked for international aid.
International response
Foreign teams are helping with rescue efforts.
They’re searching for survivors and providing aid.
The death toll is rising.
People are waiting for help.
Source: CNN