Charter activations

Floods in Myanmar

Tropical Cyclone Giri strengthened into a category 4 storm over the Northeast Indian Ocean as it approaches the west coast of Myanmar. Landfall of Giri on the coast of Myanmar is forecasted to happen, at or near Ramree Island.

The site of likely landfall lies between Chittagong, Bangladesh and the Myanmar capital, Yangon (or Rangoon).

As per field information major impact on local population is expected.

Type of Event:	Flood, Cyclone
Location of Event:	Myanmar
Date of Charter Activation:	22/10/2010
Charter Requestor:	UNOOSA on behalf of WFP
Project Management:	ESA