What kind of storm was Cyclone Nargis?
Q: What kind of storm was Cyclone Nargis?
A: Cyclone Nargis was a tropical cyclone and it was categorized as a Category 4 storm.
Q: When did the cyclone make landfall?
A: The cyclone made landfall in Myanmar (Burma) in April and May 2008.
Q: How many people were affected by this cyclone according to the United Nations report?
A: According to the United Nations report, 1.5 million people were severely affected by this cyclone.
Q: How many people have been reported dead due to the storm?
A: Officially at least 78,000 were killed with 58,000 not found (missing); however, more recent reports from the government say that about 80,000 have died and some non-governmental organizations estimate that the final number will be well over 100,000.
Q: What areas did the Burmese government declare disaster areas after the storm?
A: After the storm, the Burmese government declared five regions as disaster areas - Yangon, Ayeyarwady, Bago Divisions, Mon and Kayin States.
Q: What is believed to be one of its effects on food prices in Myanmar?
A: The Daily Telegraph reported that food prices in Myanmar could be affected by this disaster.
