AlQa'dah 02, 1436, August 17, 2015, SPA -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is following with deep concern the consequences of torrential monsoon rains brought by tropical cyclone Komen and other severe weather conditions across Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Myanmar and parts of Southeast Asia. Heavy flooding in the region has caused the loss of hundreds of human lives, the displacement of millions of people and wide-spread destruction of properties. The OIC Secretary General Iyad Amin Madani has expressed his profound sympathy with the families of the victims; and appealed to Member States, international and regional humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations to offer their support and assistance to all those affected by this disaster.
