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An aerial view of an area affected by Cyclone Nargis in the Irrawaddy Delta
22 May 2008
Source: Reuters
 
An aerial view of an area affected by Cyclone Nargis in the Irrawaddy Delta May 22, 2008. U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon saw flooded rice fields and destroyed homes during his mission on Thursday to bring large-scale international aid to 2.4 million people left destitute by Cyclone Nargis. REUTERS/UN Photo/Evan Schneider/Handout (MYANMAR). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.
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