HIGHLIGHTS: * There is an urgent need for substantial amounts of tarpaulins for the shelter sector, given that stocks in the country have been depleted.... * Relief assistance has been provided by air (helicopter) for the 5th consecutive day.... * There is a pressing need for funding for the logistics operation. Only USD 20 million of the 50 million required have been received. These funds are needed to extend the outreach of the operation from the hubs to those villages that have yet to receive assistance.... * Regarding access to the affected areas in the Irrawaddy delta, there are indications that the process to receive authorisation to travel is currently taking more than 2-3 days. * As of 4 June 2008, the Red Cross has reached a total of over 228?000 beneficiaries (an increase of approximately 20% since 2 June), of which 36?605 are located in Yangon Division, 190?000 in Ayeyarwady Division, and 1?590 in Mon State.