The Burma Cyclone could be on of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st century

The death toll could reach 100,000 from the devastating cyclone that hit Burma over the weekend. According to United States diplomats, every day that goes by could make things worst. He added that the situation is turning “increasingly horrendous.” No journalists are allowed in the ravaged country by the military junta and the statement of the U.S official is one of few. Shari Villarosa, who heads the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, the capital of Burma also stated that most of the dead are from the delta area that was hit the hardest by the cyclone. The Burma Cylone, destroyed over 90 per cent of the buildings in that area, the Irrawaddy Delta. She added that basic supplies like food and water are not running out fast. There are over one million people left homeless, and the dangers of rioting are growing…huge crowds of hungry people have taken matters in their own hands and broke into the few shops that have managed to open in the region, sparking fist fights and commission.
At this point the Burmese government has counted 22,500. In addition to that there are over 41,000 people missing. Read the rest of this entry »