Situation Update No. 7 - Tropical Cyclone Mocha, Myanmar - Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 1900 HRS (UTC+7)

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"SUMMARY UPDATED IMPACTS. A week after the Tropical cyclone MOCHA impacted Myanmar, the actual condition of the affected areas has become clearer. According to the 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. On-the-ground assessments conducted since 22 May 2023 by ASEAN-ERAT have validated some of the damages that have been identified in Rakhine State, Myanmar. In agreement, data from the National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) show an increase in confirmed structural damages as well as livestock lost due to the cyclone. Access to power, water, education, usual food sources, and health remain a major problem as utility lines remain damaged, a significant number of schools and hospitals/clinics destroyed, and access to usual food sources limited..."

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ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance

Date of Publication: 

2023-05-24

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2023-05-24

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Myanmar

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