Tropical Cyclone Giri strengthened into catetory 4 storm over the Northeast Indian Ocean as it approaches the west coast of Myanmar. Landfall of Giri on the coast of Myanmar is forecasted to happen, at or near Ramree Island. The site of likely landfall lies between Chittagong, Bangladesh and the Myanmar capital, Yangon (or Rangoon). Major impact on local population is expected.
Contacts:
UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER
Email: un-spider@unoosa.org
Link: http://www.un-spider.org
Contact Point in Myanmar:
Coordinates of affected areas (AOI)
Geographical Coordinates for Charter activation request:
Upper Left :
Lat 21°30’ 00”
Long 93° 28‘ 00”
Lower Right :
Lat 19° 20’ 00”
Long 94° 50’ 00”
International Charter Space and Major Disasters
Activation requested on 22/10/2010
Activation Request accepted: 22/10/2010
Requested by UNOOSA on behalf of WFP
Link: http://www.disasterscharter.org
Project Manager: ESA
Space-based resources:
| Satellite Tasking No | Satellite | Sensor | Time (UTC) | Area | Type | Status | Remarks/ Products | |
| 1. | Aqua | MODIS terra | 26.10. 2010 | Rakhine state | Post-Disaster | Acquired | Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU) ICIMOD UNICEF - MIMU | |
