Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll May Exceed 100,000
The catastrophic tropical cyclone Nargis that battered Myanmar on May 3 may have killed as many as 100,000 people.

Many people perished in a 12-foot tidal wave, and over 1 million people are reported homeless.

In Yangon, a city of about 6.5 million, power was knocked out, roads were blocked by fallen trees and drinking water was contaminated. Quoting officials, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported a death toll of 10,000 alone in the town of Bogalay, where bodies were being dumped in the river.

Sources inside the country estimate that up to 2 million people may be affected by the cyclone. "No food. No water," an exasperated man told CNN. "So you have to find everything."

Our Response to This Crisis
Although it is extremely difficult to get relief to the people of Myanmar, Joyce Meyer Ministries has the advantage of a continual presence in the country through our 4 orphanages there. Our teams are working diligently to secure whatever supplies are necessary to meet the greatest needs. We are also working with an agency to dispatch medical teams.

The aftermath has pushed Myanmar's normally secretive ruling military junta to ask for aid and release details of the devastation. However, many relief workers are still waiting for visas to enter the country. 

How You Can Help
First, please pray for the survivors of this deadly cyclone in Myanmar. Pray that we can quickly acquire the resources needed to provide emergency aid to desperate children and families.

Second, it is your incredible support that allows us to take part in relief efforts like these. Donate now to help support our disaster relief efforts and other vital worldwide outreaches.

Read more about our outreaches in Myanmar.