Locals in Myanmar carry away debris in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.


Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll May Exceed 100,000
The catastrophic tropical cyclone Nargis that battered Myanmar on May 3 may have killed as many as 100,000 people.

Many people perished in a 12-foot tidal wave, and over 1 million people are reported homeless.

In Yangon, a city of about 6.5 million, power was knocked out, roads were blocked by fallen trees and drinking water was contaminated. Quoting officials, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported a death toll of 10,000 alone in the town of Bogalay, where bodies were being dumped in the river.

Sources inside the country estimate that up to 2 million people may be affected by the cyclone. "No food. No water," an exasperated man told CNN. "So you have to find everything."

Our Response to This Crisis
Immediately after the cyclone hit, our Thailand director visited Myanmar to assess the needs and prepare to send teams and resources right away.

The aftermath has pushed Myanmar's normally secretive ruling military junta to ask for aid and release details of the devastation. However, many relief workers are still waiting for visas to enter the country.

Two Ways You Can Help
First, please pray for the survivors of this deadly cyclone in Myanmar. Pray that we can quickly acquire the resources needed to provide emergency aid to desperate children and families.

And second, donate now to help support our disaster relief efforts, as well as other vital  outreaches worldwide.