Cyclone Giri Hits Myanmar

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/10/22/stories/2010102252672200.htm

People were ordered to move to strong buildings and higher ground early Saturday morning after cyclone Giri hit western Myanmar between India and Thailand.  Wind speeds from the storm have been as high as 100mph, with all of the rain expected landslides have also been warned.  Meteorologists in Myanmar predict that the storm surge from Cyclone Giri could reach as high as 12 feet and luckily bulletins have been posted about the cyclone on state television stations and in newspapers as well as continuous warnings on radio.  This is a great example of how a country uses its warning system to the best of its advantage.  There are even reports that people have been using microphones to get the word out about Cyclone Giri.  Because of the great warning system in place hundreds of people on the coast have taken their belongings and moved inward from the coast and many have been supplied with umbrellas and candles.  No word yet but hopefully these warnings will save many lives. 

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2010-10-22-cyclone-myanmar_N.htm