1. The National Unity Government has started contributing an Initial Fund Support of 56,450,000 kyats for the emergency response to Cyclone Mocha
It is reported that the National Unity Government has started spending an Initial Fund Support of 56,450,000 kyats for the emergency response to Cyclone Mocha.
On May 15, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management stated it in Situation Report No. 2 on the Super Cyclone MOCHA’s Emergency Response.
The contribution was 10,000,000 kyats of Initial Fund Support for Rakhine State, 3,000,000 kyats for Maungdaw and Gwa townships, 10,000,000 kyats for 9 townships in Chin State, 7,600,000 kyats for the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 15,500,000 kyats for 7 townships in Magway, 10,250,000 kyats for 3 townships in Sagaing, and 100,000 kyats for one injured person in Yangon Region.
The Cyclone Contingency Fund of USD 1 million was contributed for emergency response by the National Unity Government.
2. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies
On May 15, the meeting between the NUG Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (MOHAI) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, Mandalay, and Yangon Divisions (10/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Associate Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration gave an opening speech.
Following, Permanent Secretary of MOHAI explained the activities of the ministries, and the attending members of the township people’s administrative bodies exchanged views with relevant officials regarding the policies, direction, ground administrative activities, difficulties, and challenges encountered on the ground.
The meeting was attended by Permanent Secretary, Associate Permanent Secretary, officials from the Public Administration Department, People Police Force, Fire Department, Immigration Department, and Department of Special Investigation, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, Mandalay, and Yangon Divisions.
3. NUG announced that the subsequent impacts of the Cyclone Mocha led to the death toll reaching 18 people
NUG announced that the subsequent impacts of the Cyclone Mocha led to the death toll reaching 18 people.
It was stated in Situation Report No. 2 on the Super Cyclone MOCHA’s Emergency Response released by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on May 15.
“The subsequent impacts of the Cyclone Mocha led to the death toll reaching 18 people from Rakhine and Shan States, Mandalay, Ayeyarwaddy, Sagaing, Magway and Yangon Regions, and it is reported that some people got injured and had health issues.
As of 15th May 2023, the well-known places in Rakhine such as Kyauktaw Mahar Myat Muni Pagoda and Sittwe Viewpoint and tens of thousands houses were destroyed.”
4. NUG Pay started a “Natural Disaster Relief Fund” campaign with its contribution of 2,615,000 kyats
NUG Pay has started a “Natural Disaster Relief Fund” campaign with its contribution of 2,615,000 kyats for natural disasters.
On May 15, NUG Pay announced the start of a relief fund event for people affected by the storm.
“The NUG Pay family is planning to start a “Natural Disaster Relief Fund” campaign for the people affected by the storm. NUG Pay representatives and the management department have contributed 2,615,000 kyats as their contribution, and NUG Pay users are also encouraged to contribute,” it stated.
NUG Pay family members will arrange to send the donations to those who are directly affected by the storm and are in real need. The funding event is permanent and the campaign date has not been set.
5. Pita, the leader of the election winning party, said that he would establish the route of humanitarian assistance between Thailand and Myanmar by law
Pita, the leader of the winning party, said that he would establish the route of humanitarian assistance between Thailand and Myanmar by law. Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said at a press conference held on May 15.
“We will help establish the route of humanitarian aid between Thailand and Myanmar. We will cooperate with international organizations to put the necessary pressure for the people of Myanmar,” he said.
In Thailand’s election held on May 14, the Move Forward Party is the front-runner to form a government with 151 seats and more than 14 million popular votes.
6. Buildings in IDP camps in Kachin State were damaged due to Cyclone Mocha
There are reports of damage to buildings in IDP camps in Kachin State due to the Cyclone Mocha. According to local news sources, buildings in the Sha It Yang IDP and Maga Yang IDP camps were damaged by the Cyclone Mocha on the night of May 14.
“Due to the powerful “Cyclone Mocha” that hit the Kachin-China border on the night of May 14, houses, kitchens, toilets, and school buildings in the Sha It Yang IDP and Maga Yang IDP camps were destroyed,” it stated.
In Maga Yang IDP Camp, 18 residential houses, 20 toilets, and 20 kitchens were damaged, and Sha It Yang Camp damage is still under investigation.
7. The people fleeing the war in Yinmarbin Township, where roads connecting villages were destroyed by the Cyclone Mocha, are in urgent need of food
It is reported that there is an urgent need for food for the people fleeing the war in Yinmarbin Township, where the roads connecting villages were destroyed due to the Cyclone Mocha.
On May 15, Union Liberation Front – ULF (Central) informed as follows:
“When there are invasions of the military council columns, the roads connecting villages are destroyed by the Cyclone Mocha, making it difficult for people fleeing the war to get around, and there is an urgent need for food.”
The powerful Cyclone Mocha crossed the Rakhine coast near Sittwe City at 11:00 a.m. on May 14.
As a result of Cyclone Mocha and its aftermath, it was initially reported that 5 people had been killed and many injured in Rakhine, Shan, Mandalay and Ayeyarwady.
8. 3 junta soldiers were killed and 12 injured during the two-day battle when they invaded the area occupied by the Cobra Column and joint forces
In Karen State, 3 junta soldiers were killed and 12 injured during the two-day battle when the terrorist junta troops invaded the area occupied by the Cobra Column and joint forces.
On May 15, the military news was confirmed by the Cobra Column.
“On May 14, a battle broke out when the terrorist military council tried to invade the area occupied by our joint forces. The enemy fired a lot with heavy weapons, but there was no damage from our side. As a result of the fighting, 2 of the enemy were killed and 10 were injured,” it stated.
Similarly, on May 15, when the enemy attempted to penetrate into the Kyaukmine area occupied by our joint forces, a confrontation ensued. On the enemy side, 1 was killed and 2 were injured, and there was no damage on the column side.
9. Click2donate informed that there are only 2,000 people who click on the 1,000 lakhs campaign, and so the income is low
Click2donate informed that there are only 2,000 people who clicked on the 1,000 lakhs campaign and the income is low.
On May 15, Click2donate informed regarding the campaign.
“If 11,000 people click on it, the campaign will definitely get 1,000 lakhs, so I give it a shot. Until now, with more than 2,000 clickers, it hasn’t even reached 100 lakhs in five days.
I don’t know what to do next, and I feel very sorry for our comrades who are asking for help,” it stated.
From May 11 to 21, Click2donate is looking for to raise 1,000 lakhs campaign with the help of clickers.
1,000 lakh kyats received will be distributed: 500 lakhs for Sagaing, Chin, and Magway; 200 lakhs for Karenni and the South; and 100 lakhs for urban guerilla groups.
- The National Unity Government has started contributing an Initial Fund Support of 56,450,000 kyats for the emergency response to Cyclone Mocha
- The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies
- NUG announced that the subsequent impacts of the Cyclone Mocha led to the death toll reaching 18 people
- NUG Pay started a “Natural Disaster Relief Fund” campaign with its contribution of 2,615,000 kyats
- Pita, the leader of the election winning party, said that he would establish the route of humanitarian assistance between Thailand and Myanmar by law
- Buildings in IDP camps in Kachin State were damaged due to Cyclone Mocha
- The people fleeing the war in Yinmarbin Township, where roads connecting villages were destroyed by the Cyclone Mocha, are in urgent need of food
- 3 junta soldiers were killed and 12 injured during the two-day battle when they invaded the area occupied by the Cobra Column and joint forces
- Click2donate informed that there are only 2,000 people who click on the 1,000 lakhs campaign, and so the income is low
