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MAP: Myanmar: Tropical Cyclone Nargis (as of 11 May 2008)
12 May 2008
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Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008, sweeping through the Ayeyarwady Delta region and the country's largest city, Yangon.

More warehouse space is urgently needed and being sought to relieve the pressure at Yangon International Airport.


Growing number of reports of families being forcibly displacement to non-affected townships.


World Meteorological Organisation announced that Myanmar's recovery could be hindered by strong winds and rain over the coming week.

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