On 2 May 2008, Cyclone Nargis ripped across the coast of Myanmar, also known as Burma, bringing misery and devastation. The cyclone, which was the worst to hit Asia in more than a decade, affected more than 2.4 million people, killed more than 84,500 people and left more than 53,800 missing. Nearly half a million households across 36 townships were affected, with around 200,000 homes destroyed.
In response, the British Red Cross launched the Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone Appeal and thanks to the generosity of everyone who donated, over £1.6 million was raised to help those affected by the cyclone. The British Red Cross also released £30,000 from its Disaster Fund to ensure immediate support to those who needed it most.
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