May 12, Democratic Voice of Burma
Aid for cyclone victims sold in Rangoon
A Rangoon resident told DVB that noodle packets, condensed milk cans and
mosquito nets intended for Cyclone Nargis victims were sold openly in the
streets and markets.
"I saw dry (instant) noodle packets, condensed milk tins and mosquito nets
for rescue efforts in downtown areas. They are selling noodle packets at
Nyaungpinlay Market for 600 (Kyat) a packet. Condensed milk too. The
brands are not the same as the previous ones. They are of the same brands
mentioned in the (government) media. They are selling them on Barr Street.
They are selling condensed milk and noodle packets in Nyaungpinlay Market.
We are surprised how these materials designated for flood victims ended up
in the shops."
Another resident said that recent heavy rains are also causing problems as
debris caused by the cyclone has blocked the drainage canals.
"People are living in fear because of the weather forecasts that predict
storm and heavy rains. It is not that gusty, but it has been raining
heavily for three consecutive nights.They haven't collected rubbish left
behind by the storm and the gutters and roads are blocked and water rises
up very quickly.Local people have to come and clear them and the water is
gone again now. We are doing things on our own initiative. No one is
coming to help us."
