FACTBOX: Myanmar gives details of cyclone death toll
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Cyclone Nargis and its aftermath
in military-ruled Myanmar killed 15,000 people, including 10,000 in one town, Foreign Minister Nyan Win said on Tuesday.
Speaking on state-run television, Nyan Win indicated the toll could be higher as the government was still assessing damage in remote villages in the Irrawaddy delta area.
Reuters monitored the broadcast from outside the country.
IRRAWADDY DIVISION (STATE)
Overall -- Nearly 15,000 dead, 3,000 missing.
Ein Mel Township - 2 dead
Mawlamyaing Island Township - 1,835 dead, 2,187 missing
Heingyi Island Township - 975 dead
Khetta Island in Amar Township - 253 dead, 10 missing
Day Da Yel Township - 789 dead, 172 missing
Phyar Pone Township - 5 dead
Hla Putta Township - over 1,000 dead
Bogalay Township - about 10,000 dead
YANGON DIVISION (STATE)
Overall -- 59 dead Continued...




