Aid groups in the war-torn country say they are having trouble gaining access to areas affected by the storm without approval from the junta.
Tag: Cyclones
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Cyclone Mocha Moves Toward Myanmar and Bangladesh
The storm strengthened further on Sunday morning as it headed toward land, in an area that is home to the world’s largest refugee camp.
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Cyclone Freddy Brings Mudslides and Floods, Leaving Nearly 200 Dead in Malawi
The record-breaking storm barreled across southeastern Africa into landlocked Malawi, where rescue workers searched for survivors as rain kept falling.
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New Zealand Calls State of Emergency for Cyclone Gabrielle
The cyclone, which caused severe flooding and cut power to 225,000 residents, was “the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen this century,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.
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Can We Talk About How We Talk About the Weather?
When the barometer drops, the hyperbole rises, and meteorologists aren’t happy about it.