How many people left homeless after Cyclone Nargis?
In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis struck Burma/Myanmar. The category 4 cyclone devastated communities, killed more than 138,000 people and left over two million people homeless. International and local organisations, including Caritas, provided assistance to the emergency response.
Were the people in Myanmar warned about Cyclone Nargis?
According to reports, Indian authorities had warned Myanmar about the danger that Cyclone Nargis posed 48 hours before it hit the country’s coast.
What was the role of the United States in response to the disaster Myanmar?
UN and U.S. agencies provided about $335 million for emergency response and recovery activities after Cyclone Nargis. Of that total, 11 UN agencies obligated roughly $288 million for assistance in various sectors, including food, health, water and sanitation, and agriculture.
What kind of devastation did Nargis cause?
catastrophic destruction
The cyclone made landfall in Myanmar on Friday, 2 May 2008, sending a storm surge 40 kilometres up the densely populated Irrawaddy delta, causing catastrophic destruction and at least 138,373 fatalities….Cyclone Nargis.
| Extremely severe cyclonic storm (IMD scale) | |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | ≥138,373 total (fifth-deadliest tropical cyclone on record) |
How did Cyclone Nargis affect Myanmar?
In early May 2008, Cyclone Nargis (CN) tore across the southern coastal regions of Myanmar, pushing a tidal surge through villages and rice paddies. The almost 12 foot wall of water and wind speed of over 200 km/hr killed tens of thousands of people and left hundreds of thousands homeless and vulnerable to injury and disease.
What is Cyclone Nargis relief and recovery operation?
The three-year Cyclone Nargis relief and recovery operation is conducted by the Myanmar Red Cross Society with the support of the IFRC, and targeted 100,000 affected households in 13 townships. In total, the operational area in these townships encompasses a land area of approximately 17,558 sq km.
How many people died in the 2008 Cyclone Nargis?
Facts and figures. On 2 May 2008, Cyclone Nargis made landfall in Myanmar, crossing the south of the country over two days, and devastating the Ayeyarwady Delta region. According to official figures, 84,500 people were killed and 53,800 went missing. A total of 37 townships were significantly affected by the cyclone.
Are We prepared for cyclones in Myanmar’s Delta region?
Although the Delta region of Myanmar has experienced previous cyclones, this was the first time it was of such a magnitude and severity. The local authorities and population need to be more proactive in planning a response programme in such an area.