The satellite image of Myanmar’s Hainggyi Island shows the devastating effect of Cyclone Nargis which hit the country on May 2. The top image was taken in late 2004 while the bottom image on May 5, 2008.
It’s estimated that 60,000-100,000 (different sources) people have lost their lives (or missing) while 1.5 million people are affected by this natural hazard. To make it worse the Myanmar’s military rulers are disrupting cyclone relief efforts and trying to turn it into a propaganda campaign.
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