Cyclone Mocha left a trail of destruction in Myanmar and Bangladesh over the weekend, leaving thousands homeless and in need of aid. In Myanmar, the storm caused damage mostly in Rakhine State, Chin State and other areas in the west. In Bangladesh, the Rohingya refugee camps on the coast were hit particularly hard, with 3,000 shelters damaged and 5,300 refugees relocated to more secure locations. The storm also caused landslides, damaged homes, and left many without food and shelter. The Rohingya refugees, who fled persecution in Myanmar, now inhabit the world’s largest encampment and are in desperate need of help. International aid organizations are working to provide relief to those affected, but more help is needed.
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