Floods in Myanmar

Tropical Cyclone Giri strengthened into a category 4 storm over the Northeast Indian Ocean as it approaches the west coast of Myanmar. Landfall of Giri on the coast of Myanmar is forecasted to happen, at or near Ramree Island.

The site of likely landfall lies between Chittagong, Bangladesh and the Myanmar capital, Yangon (or Rangoon).

As per field information major impact on local population is expected.

Type of event
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Location of event
Myanmar
Date of Charter Activation
2010-10-25
Time of Charter Activation
11:00
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
UNOOSA on behalf of WFP
Activation ID
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Project Management
ESA
Value Adding
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