Cyclone Nargis (2008) in Myanmar: Death Toll and Humanitarian Impact

According to United Nations estimates, Cyclone Nargis (landfall May 2–3, 2008) caused:

• ~140,000 deaths (official Myanmar figure later revised to 84,500 dead + 53,800 missing).
• 2.4 million people displaced/homeless.
• Catastrophic damage to the Irrawaddy Delta, the nation’s rice bowl.

Figures remain approximate due to restricted access and political sensitivities. The disaster ranks among the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history.