The death toll in Burma's devastating cyclone has now risen to more than 22,000, state media say.

They say another 41,000 people are missing after Cyclone Nargis hit the country on Saturday, Reuters reports.

The announcement comes as international aid agencies are pushing to launch a massive operation in the worst-affected areas of the country.

Hundreds of thousands of people are said to be without clean water and shelter, with some areas still cut off. Cyclone kills over 350 in Burma, disaster declared ...
Cyclone kills 4 in Burma, disaster declared ...
'Four die' at Turkey power plant ...
Germany wants tax haven talks ...
Madagascar cyclone toll doubled ...

(BBC)

<< Back