U Kyaw Moe Tun reported that more than six million people in Burma need help because of the storm MOCHA.
U Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations, stated at a meeting held at the United Nations office in New York on May 19 that more than six million people in Myanmar need emergency aid due to Cyclone MOCHA.
The people who are being subjected to the violence of the coup army are also suffering the consequences of the MOCHA storm that hit Rakhine State on May 14th. U Kyaw Moe Tun added that international attention is needed.
Due to the cyclone, schools, and agricultural lands including roads and bridges were destroyed and food was, he also said that they are facing difficulties due to the lack of medicine and temporary shelters.
The National Unity Government (NUG) has announced that it has formed a coordination committee for emergency management and is providing one million US dollars for emergency relief.
In addition, the United Nations and other donor countries should use all possible means to provide life-saving assistance.
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