Burma, one of the poorest countries in Asia has been hit by a powerful cyclone, killing over 350 people and leaving thousands homeless.
The fact that Burma is a very poor country is hampering rescue efforts as the government is not well prepared to deal with the aftermath of the cyclone, power lines are down and large areas are inaccessible as roads have been blocked by fallen debris.
Click on the link below to find out more.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7383573.stm
Source: LiveGeography
5/5/08
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