2008 Cyclone Nargis; Catastrophic Disaster in Myanmar

On May 2, 2008, the powerful tropical cyclone Nargis made landfall in Myanmar, causing catastrophic damage to the Ayeyarwady Delta. The official death toll was 138,000, but outside estimates suggest it may be much higher. Storm surges and high winds destroyed entire villages, leaving long-term impacts on the country's agriculture and infrastructure.