The storm Nargis hit Ayeyawady and Yangon divisions from 2 to 4 May. The storm hit Ayeyawady and Yangon divisions, claiming many lives and causing enourmous destruction to houses, religious buildings, schools, hospitals, watercraft, animals, crop plantations, forests and food supplies and the three days from 20 May to 22 May 2008 inclusive were designated as the days of mourning for the loss of lives of the people.