CYCLONE NARGIS

• Cyclone Nargis


  The cyclone that struck the Irrawaddy delta region in Myanmar in 2008, causing the worst natural disaster in the country's recorded history.
• Myanmar


  A low-income country that was severely affected by Cyclone Nargis in 2008.
• Low-income country (LIC)


  A country with a low average income, such as Myanmar.
• Winds reached 120 mph


  The maximum wind speed recorded during Cyclone Nargis.
• Bay of Bengal


  The northeastern part of the Indian Ocean where Cyclone Nargis developed.
• Storm surge


  A rise in sea level caused by a cyclone, which in the case of Cyclone Nargis reached 7.6 meters and reached 25 miles inland.
• Unusual storm track


  The path taken by Cyclone Nargis, which was unexpected and caught people off guard.
• Effects of Cyclone Nargis

  The impacts of Cyclone Nargis, including 84,500 deaths, 53,800 missing, significant damage to 37 towns, and 2.4 million people affected.
• Orphans


  Children who lost their parents due to Cyclone Nargis.
• Food shortages


  A lack of food caused by the destruction and disruption of agricultural activities during Cyclone Nargis.
• Diseases spread in dirty water

  The spread of diseases due to contaminated water sources after Cyclone Nargis.
• Homelessness


  The condition of being without a home, which many people experienced after Cyclone Nargis.
• Destroyed rice fields


  The flooding caused by Cyclone Nargis resulted in the destruction of 65% of Myanmar's paddy fields.
• Destroyed fisheries


  The fishing industry, especially shrimp farms, suffered significant damage and destruction during Cyclone Nargis.
• Drowned livestock


  The loss of animals, particularly livestock, due to flooding caused by Cyclone Nargis.
• Collapsed buildings


  75% of the buildings in the affected area collapsed as a result of Cyclone Nargis.
• $10 billion worth of damage


  The estimated economic cost of the destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis.
• Social impacts


  The effects of Cyclone Nargis on society, such as the high number of deaths and the increase in orphans.
• Economic impacts


  The effects of Cyclone Nargis on the economy, including the destruction of fisheries and shrimp farms.
• Environmental impacts


  The effects of Cyclone Nargis on the environment, such as the destruction of land due to floods.
• Oppressive military junta


  The ruling military dictatorship in Myanmar that refused entry to many aid agencies after Cyclone Nargis.
• International aid workers


  Relief workers from various countries who were allowed into Myanmar three weeks after Cyclone Nargis to provide assistance.
• Red Cross


  An international humanitarian organization that provided aid, including food and medical supplies, after Cyclone Nargis.
• Preparation for future hazards

  Efforts made to minimize the effects of future cyclones, including the establishment of Red Cross posts for community-based first aid, hygiene education for school children, and the construction of new wells for clean water access.
• Disaster risk management


  Training and equipping individuals in at-risk areas to manage and respond to disasters, such as Cyclone Nargis.
• Improved communication links


  The installation of telephone lines and the use of portable telephones to enhance communication and facilitate the quick delivery of aid in Myanmar.