cyclone nargis large scale

• The powerful tropical cyclone landed

  2nd may 2008
• Cyclone struck april 27 2008


  dissipating by may 3
• Cyclone info


  • Winds reaching up to 165 km/h sustained for 3 minutes and over 215 km/h for over 1 minute
• The cyclone caused catastrophic damage across Burma (Myanmar) and neighbouring countries
• The Burmese government's slow response exacerbated the crisis, with 15 townships in the Irrawaddy delta suffering up to 95% housing loss and 70% population casualties
• The disaster, claiming around 146,000 lives and causing $10 million in damages, was worsened by political delays in relief efforts
• International offers of aid, Burma's government initially refused assistance, resulting in significant criticism and condemnation
• Relief efforts were hampered, with only a fraction of affected individuals receiving aid weeks after the disaster
• The government's handling of the crisis, including its failure to provide warning and cooperation, drew widespread discontent
• Despite the tragedy, the junta proceeded with a constitutional referendum, further fuelling criticism and international concern