Burma, one of the poorest countries in Asia has been hit by a powerful cyclone, killing over 15,000 people (10,000 of those in one town alone) and leaving many more homeless. The death toll is bound to increase as more information is gathered and the lack of drinking water begins to take effect.

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 flooded and blocked by fallen debris.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7383573.stm