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Myanmar cyclone: Death toll crosses 10,000
May 5, 2008
Over 10,000 people have died
and thousands have been rendered homeless in Myanmar after Cyclone
Nargis wreaked havoc in the country over the weekend.
Local media reports said that entire villages had disappeared after the ten-hour cyclone.
The ruling military junta, which is normally hostile
to the international community, has requested neighbouring countries to
donate food, medical supplies and construction equipment. A state of
emergency has been declared in Myanmar after the 10-hour storm.
The United Nations has pledged
to send a disaster management team immediately on humanitarian grounds,
if the reclusive country asks for its help.
International aid organisations, including the Red
Cross, was working with the government to provide drinking water and
temporary shelters to the displaced people, said reports.
Many residents were reportedly angry about the slow aid efforts undertaken by the military government.
