Hour of compassion

With local communications still in paralysis, we have ample reasons to believe the scale and magnitude of the havoc that Cyclone Nargis has wrecked are far beyond not only what we have anticipated, but also what has been reported.

According to latest figures from Myanmar, the ruthless tropical storm has left 22,500 dead and 41,000 more missing.

Let us pray that the tragic lists do not grow too much longer in the following days as relief workers get broader access to disaster zones, and that those listed missing now end up being found safe.