“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.”