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A devastating cyclone, ‘Nargis’ that made landfall on May 2nd brought catastrophic damage to the coastal areas of Myanmar.
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The government and media of Myanmar put the death toll at 22,000 with over 50,000 reported missing. UNITED SIKH Aid team is in the process of mobilizing volunteers for much needed relief efforts in the disaster-hit regions. Survivors claim this to be the worst storm to hit the country that swept away villages leaving more than 1 million people homeless.
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| Hungry survivors waiting for food and water. Photo courtesy: BBC |
The five most affected regions are Yangon (Rangoon), Ayeyawaddy, Bago, Kayin and Mon. The aftermath of Cyclone could lead to outbreak of water borne disease, malaria and dengue fever.
It is imperative that we get your support through time, effort and money to make this outreach successful. Sikh Aid will continue to assess the situation and provide material and medical supplies as needed.
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