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Burma cyclone death toll continues to rise

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The death toll from the devastating cyclone in Burma is feared to be far higher than initial predictions, after Burmese television stations claimed that there were 10,000 victims from just one of the cyclone-hit towns.

The military government's foreign minister has confirmed there have already been at least 15,000 killed in the cyclone.

According to the Associated Press, Burma state radio is reporting the death toll has soared above 22,000.

International aid has been promised to the region, with World Vision having flown its rapid-response team to the Irrawaddy delta, the country's rice bowl, taking food, tents and water purifiers to the disaster hit area.
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5 responses // Burma cyclone death toll continues to rise

  • It seems the more weather disasters that happen the more insensitive we get to them; I guess that's one good effect of climate change.
    shbhanda
  • watch this comment being used here, here, here, here, here and here
    Burma has refused aid from the US, how can governments choose policy over human life?

    If there has been over 10,000 killed in one town there must be lots more unreported deaths still to come!
    hereandnow
  • http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6862/picture3103353l...
    This image shows Nasa images of the Irrawaddy Delta before the cyclone hit (left) and after (right). Authorities said the storm winds topped 120mph and caused a 12ft tidal wave that swept away houses and left entire villages submerged under water.
    richjm
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    Did you hear the Firt Lady say she was upset that the officals in Berma didn't respond quickly enough and that they didn't warn them far enough in advance? Doesn't that sound familar?
    keeesha
  • Instead of spending money on the war
    why not help other countries in need.
    That way we will make more friends than enimies
    Cheetos09

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