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humanitarian-crisis2 years ago

Myanmar junta suspends aid to cyclone-ravaged Rakhine state.

Myanmar's ruling junta has suspended humanitarian access to western Rakhine state, where more than a million vulnerable people are in urgent need of aid a month after Cyclone Mocha devastated the region, according to the United Nations. The decision has paralyzed the humanitarian response to the cyclone and crippled life-saving aid distributions to storm-hit communities. The UN has had "significant engagement" with Naypyidaw and regional officials, but the initial approval for distribution and transportation plans and additional travel authorization was rescinded, pending further clearances.

via CNN|
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humanitarian-aid2 years ago

Myanmar's Dual Crisis: Cyclone Mocha and Civil War Worsen Humanitarian Situation

Pope Francis appeals to authorities to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to people affected by Cyclone Mocha in the Bay of Bengal, which has caused death and destruction in areas between Myanmar and Bangladesh. The cyclone has affected over 5.4 million people in Myanmar and around 2.3 million people in Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees living in camps. The Pope calls for human and ecclesial solidarity to come to the aid of those affected.

via Vatican News - English|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar, leaving death and destruction in its wake.

Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar, has devastated coastal areas in Rakhine state, with entire villages wiped out and piles of debris stretching over miles. More than 400 people are estimated to have died, and the true toll and extent of the destruction is hard to know due to flooding, blocked roads, and downed communications that have made access difficult. Aid agencies say they have finally begun reaching affected communities, a week after the cyclone hit and following claims Myanmar’s military junta had been impeding access.

via CNN|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

The Myanmar government has refused access to UN staff to help thousands of Rohingya living in displacement camps in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, which struck the west of the country on Sunday. The UN said on Thursday that 17 townships in Rakhine and four in Chin had been declared natural-disaster-affected areas by the government. The Rohingya live in internal displacement camps after being forced from their homes in Myanmar by numerous military attacks since the 1970s. A military “clearance” in 2017 pushed a million Rohingya to seek refuge in Bangladesh.

via The Guardian|
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humanitarian-aid2 years ago

Indian Navy sends relief supplies to Cyclone Mocha victims in Myanmar.

Cyclone Mocha has left thousands of people in Myanmar in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical help, with Western Rakhine state being hit especially hard. However, widespread storm damage and Myanmar's military junta have made it difficult for some humanitarian aid groups to deliver desperately needed relief. You can help by supporting organizations on the ground responding to the disaster.

via CNN|
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humanitarian-crisis2 years ago

Myanmar junta's travel restrictions hinder cyclone aid efforts.

Myanmar's military junta is delaying humanitarian access to some cyclone-hit communities in western Rakhine state after Cyclone Mocha devastated the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. The exact number of casualties is hard to know due to flooding, blocked roads, and downed communications. Widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure has been reported throughout Rakhine, home to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Storm damage has hampered efforts to access rural and hard-to-reach areas while pre-existing travel restrictions imposed by the junta have delayed the delivery of vital aid to communities in urgent need.

via CNN|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha leaves Myanmar in devastation and despair.

Cyclone Mocha, the worst natural disaster to hit Myanmar since Cyclone Nargis in 2008, has left a trail of devastation in its wake, particularly in Rakhine state. The UN reported that nearly 3.2 million people were likely to have humanitarian needs as a result of the storm, which severely damaged homes, infrastructure, and farms in parts of Chin state, Magway, and Sagaing regions. The military administration's restrictions on humanitarian access and aid have posed significant obstacles for aid organizations to reach vulnerable people in Rakhine. Many now fear a repeat of 2008, when Cyclone Nargis devastated the country's Ayeyarwady Delta and more than 130,000 people died amid what Human Rights Watch described as the "brutal indifference of Burma's military government to the welfare of its people."

via Al Jazeera English|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha exacerbates Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.

Cyclone Mocha has killed at least 21 people in Myanmar's Rakhine state, with some unofficial reports suggesting the real toll could be over 200. The storm destroyed hundreds of homes and shelters across Myanmar and toppled trees, power and communication lines, with most of the damage reported in Rakhine, an area home to an estimated 1.2 million Rohingya Muslims. Myanmar's ruling military regime had confirmed the deaths of 21 people as of Wednesday. Several areas in Myanmar remained cut off Wednesday, several days after the cyclone made landfall, due to collapsed bridges, washed away roads, fallen trees and flooded streets. The National Unity Government accused the ruling junta of blocking aid agencies from going into the Rakhine region.

via Yahoo News|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha devastates Myanmar communities.

Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest storms to hit Myanmar this century, has killed at least 40 people, with the death toll expected to rise. Most confirmed deaths are in Rakhine state, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a higher death toll in camps where the Rohingya minority live. The military junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has announced 21 deaths nationwide. The storm has caused hundreds of homes and shelters to collapse, and communication has been difficult. In other parts of the country, there are reports of military attacks on locals following the storm.

via BBC|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha's Devastation Captured in Satellite Images.

Satellite images released by Maxar show the catastrophic damage left in the wake of Cyclone Mocha, one of the most powerful cyclones to ever hit Myanmar. The storm caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, crumpled cell phone towers, and destroyed electrical transformers, cutting off communications to a large swath of the country. At least six deaths have been reported, but fears are growing that the death toll could rise significantly as communication is slowly restored and more information is received. Emergency response efforts are underway to provide aid to those affected by the storm.

via Fox Weather |
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha causes devastation in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Aid groups are warning of a "large-scale loss of life" in Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha hit the country's west coast, causing widespread destruction and compromising communication lines in conflict-racked Rakhine state. The region is home to hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including stateless Rohingya members of the persecuted Muslim minority group. Aid agencies fear the poorly constructed camps where many Rohingya live have been hit the hardest. At least 41 people have died and dozens more are missing in Rakhine, according to reports on the ground.

via CNN|
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natural-disasters2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Cyclone Mocha hit Bangladesh and Myanmar, causing at least five deaths and half a million evacuations. The world's largest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar, was badly hit, with over 1,300 shelters destroyed. Meanwhile, a heatwave is expected in parts of the Pacific Northwest and western half of Canada, while eastern Canada will feel about 10C below average. Storm activity will ease in the US plains after tornadoes battered some states.

via The Guardian|
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world-news2 years ago

May 15 Headlines: Ukraine, Vice Media, Turkey, Debt Limit, Cyclone Mocha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK to meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the need for "urgent support" for the country. Vice Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale of the company. Turkey's presidential election appears to be heading to a runoff as preliminary results showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to secure 50% of votes cast. President Joe Biden is expected to meet with congressional leaders on the debt ceiling following "productive" staff-level negotiations over the weekend. The United Nations and other humanitarian organizations are monitoring Cyclone Mocha, which slammed into Myanmar on Sunday with powerful wind gusts of over 195 mph.

via CNN|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar, leaving hundreds injured and homes flooded.

Cyclone Mocha hit western Myanmar, causing severe flooding and cutting off communications. Rescuers evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater, and over 700 people were injured. The true impact of the cyclone is not yet clear, but at least five deaths have been reported. Seawater raced into more than 10 low-lying wards near the shore, and residents moved to roofs and higher floors. The cyclone made landfall with winds blowing up to 130 miles per hour and was steadily weakening over land.

via New York Post |
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Cyclone Mocha hit western Myanmar, causing flooding and cutting off communications. Six deaths and over 700 injuries were reported, with about 1,000 people trapped by seawater. The storm damaged houses and electrical transformers, and crumpled cell phone towers. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are becoming more intense more quickly due to climate change.

via The Associated Press|
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