Description:
"In Numbers
At least 800,000 people in the direct path of the cyclone will need emergency food assistance in Myanmar, according to initial estimates that could still increase1
960,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remain at risk and continue to receive WFP assistance.
250km/h winds were inflicted by Cyclone Mocha.
Highlights
In Myanmar, WFP is mobilizing emergency food and cash assistance for at least 800,000 people affected by the cyclone .
Figures could still increase following assessments.
In Bangladesh, WFP provided 28,000 Bangladeshis in Teknaf with cash before the cyclone struck, and 6,000 Rohingya refugees with fortified biscuits and hot meals immediately after. WFP is working to resuming its regular assistance..."
Source/publisher:
World Food Programme (Rome) via reliefweb (New York)
Date of Publication:
2023-05-15
Date of entry:
2023-05-15
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- Individual Documents
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Countries:
Myanmar
Language:
English
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333 KB
Resource Type:
text
Text quality:
- Good