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Call for aid to Myanmar regions hit by Cyclone Nargis

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On Saturday May 3rd, Cyclone Nargis hit Burma with wind speeds of up to 120 mph, devastating the costal and inland regions. As of Tuesday May 6th, state officials have estimated the death toll at possibly 100,000. Over 40,000 people are missing and millions more are homeless. Priority emergency relief needs are shelter, food, water, medicines and electricity. Washed-out roads have left many people in more remote areas completely inaccessible. In seven of the worst affected deltas, communities are reporting 90-95% damage. Food is available, but costs have risen 50%. The cost of fuel has risen 100%.

Follow the link to see the different groups and their relative level of access to different regions.

The risk of cholera outbreak is apparently high. Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) is on my shortlist.
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