


People in coastal areas of Bangladesh were terrified after hearing that Cyclone Mocha might be more destructive than the cyclones of 1970, 1991, or 2007. Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Myanmar, Ramanathan Balakrishnan, issued a dire warning, saying that “those affected are facing a long, miserable monsoon season if we cannot mobilize resources in time.” In both Bangladesh and Myanmar, additional heavy rain is predicted over the next few days, raising the possibility of severe flooding and landslides. said it was requesting $122 million in supplementary funding in addition to $211 million in existing funds for cyclone response in Myanmar, while a separate $42 million was required for Bangladesh, including $36 million for Rohingya refugees living in camps in impacted areas. One week has passed since the United Nations sought a flash appeal of $375 million to help millions of people affected by a storm that ravaged sections of Myanmar and Bangladesh. Home Tribune Premium Content Opinion International The Diplomat For Victims of Cyclone Mocha, the Crisis Isn’t Over For Victims of Cyclone Mocha, the Crisis Isn’t Over The Diplomat June 1, 2023
