An Edinburgh-based rescue charity is flying out aid to help the victims of the Burmese cyclone.

Mercy Corps is working with fellow aid agencies to bring relief to families affected by the disaster, which has left up to 22,000 people dead.

City-based fund manager, Artemis Investment Managers, have pledged £25,000 to the charity to help with its response.

At least 41,000 people are said to be missing since Cyclone Nargis struck.