ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Published purpose

August 2015 – Since mid-July, heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by Cyclone Komen, have caused widespread flooding and landslides in many parts of northern and western Burma. As of August 17, over 1.3 million people have been affected. In addition, more than 1 million acres of farmland have been inundated by the floods, damaging crops and arable land and likely disrupting the upcoming planting season, thus impacting long-term food security in the country. With the support of DFATD and other donors, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping to meet the relief and recovery needs of flood-affected people. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency relief items, temporary shelters, and food items to flood-affected families; (2) delivering health-care services in affected communities; (3) implementing cash-for-work activities (such as cleaning damaged public infrastructure) to provide affected households with income; and, (4) rehabilitating potable water sources and health facilities.