Geneva,10 MAY 2008: CARE’s emergency assessment teams have returned to Yangon from Myanmar’s Irrawaddy delta region with reports of massive destruction.

‘The loss of life and the level of suffering and destruction is far worse than what we are seeing in Yangon,’ he continued.

CARE emergency assessment staff have described traumatic scenes of decaying bodies strewn amongst the debris in the Delta.

One week after Cyclone Nargis tore across Myanmar, the acute desperation of survivors for lifesaving supplies such as clean water, food and shelter is overwhelming.

‘We’re purchasing supplies in Yangon to ensure our distribution to the Irrawaddy delta of food and water happens immediately’, says Jonathan Mitchell, CARE’s Emergency Director.

‘It is essential that the UN and government authorities agree on an appropriate mechanism for the entry of staff and the receipt and distribution of goods.’ he stressed.

Due to magnitude of this disaster more funds are desperately required to meet immediate and longer-term needs.

‘It will be a long road to recovery in Myanmar,’ said Jonathan Mitchell.

To read stories from the survivors click here.

LATEST NEWS: CARE receives the support of the Canton of Geneva for its emergency response in Myanmar. 

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