760,000 storm victims in Rangoon Division alone: Sources

by Mizzima News

Saturday, 10 May 2008 13:40

Chiang Mai –There are 760,000 storm victims in Rangoon Division alone and relief has reached only 6 per cent of the affected, a reliable government source said. Most of the worst hit storm victims are in Kungyankone, Kawhmu and lower parts of Kyauktan Townships. They desperately need drinking water, food and shelter. The relief operation being conducted by the government and NGOs can cover only 1.1 per cent in some areas and on an average 5.5 per cent in some other areas. The state-run media is repeatedly broadcasting news of inspection tours made by ministers and some generals to cyclone hit areas. They are delivering relief supplies to victims amidst clapping and applause by the affected < Prev   Next >