Flooding in Burma

Hundreds of people are thought to be dead or missing after severe flooding in central Burma. As floodwaters disperse the scale of the destruction in Burma's Magwe division is becoming clear. In Pakokku more than 1700 are still in temporary shelters, many have lost their homes, their livelihoods and their loved ones. In the early hours of October 20th flood waters surged into the area, uprooting trees and houses while many were still sleeping. Domestic news are quoting the official number of

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