Situation Update No. 6 - Tropical Cyclone Mocha, Myanmar - Saturday, 22 May 2023, 2200 HRS (UTC+7)

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"SUMMARY UPDATED IMPACTS. A week after Tropical cyclone MOCHA impacted Myanmar, the actual condition of the affected areas has become clearer. According to analysis of earth observation satellite images as well as ongoing rapid assessments on the ground, damages are confirmed to be 80-90% of buildings in the affected areas especially in Sittwe and Rathedaung in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Satellite imagery assessments also showed flooding, especially in areas closer to the track of Tropical Cyclone MOCHA. Onthe-ground assessments have revealed that access to power, water, and usual food sources have become a challenge. Electric posts remain toppled, water systems remain non-operational, but markets have started to reopen. Access to healthcare has been made limited as hospitals and clinics have reportedly been damaged to the point of being destroyed. Schools reportedly face the same problem as thousands have been destroyed. The affected communities are also fazed by the reported significant loss in livestock. Positively, clearing of debris have started, carried out by Myanmar authorities..."

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ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance

Date of Publication: 

2023-05-22

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2023-05-22

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Myanmar

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