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The Times (UK), however, reports this evening that the death toll may be as high as 50,000. [Update, May 7, 4:40 pm -- The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar says the death toll may top 100,000.] The survivors face terrible deprivation. Rice and vegetable fields are drowned in brown mud, and two to three million are homeless. The despotic military junta that controls Myanmar is not making it easy for aid to reach people. Still, international aid organizations have made assessments and are moving food and medical supplies to Myanmar. The United Nations World Food Programme has begun food distribution in Yangon. These aid organizations are accepting donations on behalf of Myanmar: The UN World Food Programme Update: Avaaz.org is raising funds for the International Burmese Monks Organization.
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