Myanmar After the Storm
According to media reports, Myanmar’s military government says nearly 22,500 people have died and about 41,000 are still missing. Most of the deaths reportedly came from the tidal wave that followed in the wake of Cyclone Nargis, which hit the low-lying region with winds of up to 120 miles per hour. UN officials have said 1 million people may be homeless as a result of the emergency. UNICEF staff members on the ground report widespread devastation and a dire need for water, food and shelter.
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