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MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE APPEAL : May 2008

The Disaster Emergency Committe reports:

On 2 May 2008 at 16.00 local time, Cyclone Nargis ripped across the coast of Myanmar (also known as Burma), bringing misery and devastation to tens of thousands of people.

Winds of over 190km/hr, heavy rain and floodwater have caused enormous damage, ripping the roofs from people’s homes, uprooting trees and disrupting power and communication lines.

Debris is littered across roads making it hugely difficult to reach people in the worst-affected areas. There are also concerns about access to supplies of drinking water, food and fuel. You can also read a Myanmar (Burma) Aid Worker's Diary on the Telegraph website . 

Television Appeals:

·             BBC    Stephen Fry Myanmar appeal , 

·             ITN     Damian Lewis appeal ,

·             Channel Five     Natasha Kaplinsky appeal.

·             Sky    Jeremy Thompson appeal,