Cyclone Mocha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm; IMD issues warning
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm; IMD issues warning

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department Thursday issued a bulletin forecasting that cyclone Mocha is expected to intensify into a severe storm by midnight over the central Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’, pronounced as ‘Mokha’, is the Bay of Bengal’s first cyclone of the year and is expected to make landfall Sunday along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. IMD's weather forecast for the next five days for India: IMD said most parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next three days in isolated places. For Kerala and Mahe, the IMD said fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, and gusty winds could be expected over the next five days.

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Cyclone Fengal Forms Over Bay Of Bengal, Landfall Expected In Tamil Nadu-Puducherry On Nov 30 – Details
4 months ago

Cyclone Fengal Forms Over Bay Of Bengal, Landfall Expected In Tamil Nadu-Puducherry On Nov 30 – Details

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal news: The India Meteorological Department announced that the Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm Fengal at 2:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, November 29. According to India Meteorological Department, "The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm FENGAL over the same region at 1430 hrs IST of today, 29th …

Cyclone Fengal Update: Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm, landfall likely today
4 months ago

Cyclone Fengal Update: Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm, landfall likely today

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal Update: The India Meteorological Department announced that the deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm "Fengal" on Friday afternoon. IMD's bulletin on cyclone An IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre's bulletin issued here said: "Morning's deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards, intensified into cyclonic storm Fengal and lay centred at 1430 hours …

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana: Schools, Trains Closed, Evacuation Underway
5 months, 1 week ago

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana: Schools, Trains Closed, Evacuation Underway

ABP News  

Odisha and West Bengal governments have started evacuating people from coastal districts to relief camps due to a severe cyclonic storm. The storm is expected to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts in the early hours of October 25, 2024, bringing torrential rain and high winds. The states have also decided to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

Fishermen go fishing, ignoring IMD warning not to venture out in North Bay of Bengal
10 months ago

Fishermen go fishing, ignoring IMD warning not to venture out in North Bay of Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Despite an alert issued from the administration and India Meteorological Department, fishermen were seen fishing in the Mohana near Digha area in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on Monday in the wake of the landfall of Cyclone 'Remal'. The Cyclonic Storm "Remal" over Coastal Bangladesh and adjoining Coastal West Bengal moved nearly northwards, with a speed of 15 kmph during …

As Remal makes landfall, West Bengal administration evacuates people from low-lying and coastal areas - The Hindu
10 months, 1 week ago

As Remal makes landfall, West Bengal administration evacuates people from low-lying and coastal areas - The Hindu

The Hindu  

This live blog is now closed The severe cyclonic storm Remal started its landfall process between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday, as it intensified and moved northwards. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review response and preparedness for the cyclonic storm, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people …

Cyclonic storm Remal to cross West Bengal, Bangladesh coast on May 26 midnight
10 months, 1 week ago

Cyclonic storm Remal to cross West Bengal, Bangladesh coast on May 26 midnight

The Hindu  

The deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal on Saturday evening intensified into a cyclonic storm “Remal” and is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by Sunday midnight. A special bulletin by the India Meteorological Department on Saturday said: “The deep depression over east central Bay of Bengal moved nearly northward with a speed of 12 kmph …

Cyclone Remal warning: IMD says cyclone to make landfall in West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26
10 months, 1 week ago

Cyclone Remal warning: IMD says cyclone to make landfall in West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26

The Hindu  

Cyclonic storm “Remal”, originating in the central Bay of Bengal, is expected to escalate into a severe cyclonic storm by May 25. The Indian Coast Guard said on Friday that the cyclone is likely to make landfall near the West Bengal coast and the situation is being actively monitored. With assets deployed along the East Coast, including 10 Ships and …

'Cyclone Remal' Likely To Make Landfall In Bengal Bangladesh On Sunday Midnight: Details
10 months, 1 week ago

'Cyclone Remal' Likely To Make Landfall In Bengal Bangladesh On Sunday Midnight: Details

ABP News  

Cyclone Remal: The India Meteorological Department on Friday warned of a potential severe cyclonic storm that could hit the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in the next two days. As per the latest update issued by the IMD, the depression is likely to continue to move northeastward and intensify into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal …

Remal likely to cross Bengal coast around Sunday midnight as severe cyclonic storm
10 months, 1 week ago

Remal likely to cross Bengal coast around Sunday midnight as severe cyclonic storm

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Remal, which is expected to develop over the east-central Bay of Bengal, is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara around Sunday midnight as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100 to 120 km per hour, India Meteorological Department said on Friday. It is likely to continue to move …

Severe cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal to make landfall on May 26th night
10 months, 1 week ago

Severe cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal to make landfall on May 26th night

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: A depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to concentrate into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Sagar island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around May 26 midnight, bringing heavy rain in the coastal districts of the state, the Met department said on Friday. The system, which lies over central Bay of Bengal, about …

Cyclone Remal to make landfall on Sunday in West Bengal, Bangladesh at wind speed of 102 kilometres per hour
10 months, 1 week ago

Cyclone Remal to make landfall on Sunday in West Bengal, Bangladesh at wind speed of 102 kilometres per hour

India TV News  

Cyclone Remal: A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts as a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the IMD said on Thursday. According to the IMD, the cyclone could reach a wind speed of 102 kilometres per hour and would make landfall on Sunday. It will further intensify into …

Cyclone Remal to reach West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by May 26 evening: IMD
10 months, 1 week ago

Cyclone Remal to reach West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by May 26 evening: IMD

The Hindu  

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts as a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the IMD said on Thursday. It will further intensify into a cyclonic storm on Saturday morning and reach Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast as a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening," said …

Cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal expected to hit THESE states from May 23
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal expected to hit THESE states from May 23

Live Mint  

A cyclone is forming in the Bay of Bengal and is projected to affect Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat from May 23 to May 27. An intense cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal is expected to impact Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat between May 23- May 27, according to Mumbai Nowcast. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The weather office, meanwhile, forecasted light rainfall over …

Coastal areas of T.N. may brace for more rain till weekend as a cyclonic storm is brewing over the Bay of Bengal
1 year, 4 months ago

Coastal areas of T.N. may brace for more rain till weekend as a cyclonic storm is brewing over the Bay of Bengal

The Hindu  

Coastal areas may have to brace for more rainfall till the weekend with a weather system brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued a forecast that the weather disturbance may further gain strength into a cyclonic storm over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Strong easterlies and another cyclonic circulation over Sri …

Cyclone 'Michaung' likely to form over Bay of Bengal in next 48 hours, alerts IMD
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyclone 'Michaung' likely to form over Bay of Bengal in next 48 hours, alerts IMD

India TV News  

Just a week after Cyclone Midhili’s destructive landfall over Bangladesh, Cyclone Michaung has now transformed into a well-marked low-pressure area. The low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal now lies as well marked Low Pressure, the IMD has said adding that it is to intensify as a cyclonic storm. Strong winds, reaching speeds of …

Cyclone May Cause Rains to North Coastal AP
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyclone May Cause Rains to North Coastal AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The severe cyclonic storm that is brewing up in the Bay of Bengal might bring heavy rains to north coastal Andhra as per the present trajectory of the system, said senior scientist at IMD Amaravati Dr S. Karunasagar. He said rains lashed parts of Coastal AP and Rayalaseema regions in the past three days which resulted in dip of …

Severe Cyclonic Storm Likely Over Bay of Bengal
1 year, 4 months ago

Severe Cyclonic Storm Likely Over Bay of Bengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The fourth cyclone of the year over Bay of Bengal is likely to make its landfall early next week, affecting Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, private weather website Skymet stated on Thursday. We may have light to moderate rain from November 27 till the cyclone moves towards Bangladesh,’’ said IMD director S. Stella from Amaravati. “Weather disturbance entering …

Cyclones - Hamoon and Tej - intensify further, heavy rain alert in THESE states
1 year, 5 months ago

Cyclones - Hamoon and Tej - intensify further, heavy rain alert in THESE states

India TV News  

Hamoon and Tej updates: Two cyclones - Hamoon and Tej - brewing over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, triggered rains in several parts of Odisha and West Bengal. Cyclonic storm Hamoon intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, said IMD officials. Hamoon intensified into severe cyclonic storm The deep depression over the Bay …

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone by Monday evening: IMD
1 year, 5 months ago

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone by Monday evening: IMD

Live Mint  

Cyclone Tej updates: The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclone by Monday evening, the India Meteorological Department has said in a bulletin. The India Meteorological Department incidentally is one of the six RSMCs to provide tropical cyclone and storm surge advisories to 13 member countries. As per latest IMD update, Cyclone Tej weakens …

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely by Tuesday
1 year, 5 months ago

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely by Tuesday

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said the depression over the Bay of Bengal may become a cyclonic storm by Tuesday. The system at the sea will be around 200 km from the state's coast,” weather scientist Umashankar Dash of the Regional Meteorological Centre told PTI. The IMD has also cautioned farmers to harvest matured paddy crops by October 23 …

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 60 in Myanmar
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 60 in Myanmar

The Hindu  

The death toll in cyclone-hit Myanmar rose to 60 on Tuesday, according to local leaders and junta-backed media, as villagers tried to piece together ruined homes and waited for aid and support. In Rakhine state, at least 41 people died in the villages of Bu Ma and nearby Khaung Doke Kar, inhabited by the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority, local leaders …

Cyclone Mocha: ‘At least a hundred’ feared dead as rains lash Myanmar, Bangladesh, India
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: ‘At least a hundred’ feared dead as rains lash Myanmar, Bangladesh, India

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Death toll from cyclone Mocha, the deadliest storm to strike Myanmar, has risen up to …

Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall lash Kolkata, bring relief from heat
1 year, 10 months ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall lash Kolkata, bring relief from heat

Live Mint  

West Bengal's capital city Kolkata witnessed strong gusty winds, followed by thunderstorms and extremely heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon, in what seems like was brought about as the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, that made landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts on Sunday afternoon. The IMD has warned that the capital city in Gangetic West Bengal is likely to witness increased …

Cyclone 'Mocha' damages over 230 houses in Mizoram
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone 'Mocha' damages over 230 houses in Mizoram

The Hindu  

At least 236 houses and eight refugee camps have been damaged after super cyclone ‘Mocha’ struck several parts of Mizoram, officials said on May 15. Super cyclone ‘Mocha’ made landfall along the Myanmar-Bangladesh coasts on Sunday, after intensifying into the equivalent of a Category-5 storm, causing extensive damage to the southeastern coastlines and forcing the evacuation of over five lakh …

Myanmar: Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications; almost 700 injured
1 year, 10 months ago

Myanmar: Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications; almost 700 injured

Firstpost  

After a strong cyclone injured hundreds and knocked off communications, rescuers began evacuating nearly 1,000 people early on Monday along the western Myanmar coast where they were caught in seawater that was 3.6 metres deep. Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine state on Sunday afternoon, and according to him, seawater rushed into more than ten low-lying wards close to the …

Weather Report: Super Cyclone Mocha landfalls in Myanmar, thunderstorms predicted in parts of East India
1 year, 10 months ago

Weather Report: Super Cyclone Mocha landfalls in Myanmar, thunderstorms predicted in parts of East India

Firstpost  

Cyclone Mocha attained the category of “Super Cyclone” on Saturday night as the maximum wind gust reported by Joint Typhoon Warning Center as 150 Knots, a category 5 hurricane made the landfall near Sittwe in Myanmar on the Sunday afternoon, the tropical disturbance de-intensified to a lower category with maximum wind gusts of 130 to 135 Knots, the coast of …

Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in Myanmar, at least 700 injured
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in Myanmar, at least 700 injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Rescuers early Monday evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters deep along western Myanmar's coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications in one of Asia's least developed countries. Seawater raced into more than 10 low-lying wards near the shore as Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine state Sunday afternoon, he said. Mocha made …

Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured

The Hindu  

Rescuers early on May 15 evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications in one of Asia’s least developed countries. Seawater raced into more than 10 low-lying wards near the shore as Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine State on May 14 afternoon, he …

Cyclone Mocha turns Myanmar streets into river
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha turns Myanmar streets into river

Live Mint  

Hours before continuing its weakening trend and turning into a cyclonic storm, Mocha wreaked havoc in Myanmar. Streets were converted into river and people lived in the fear of landslide and and flood as the powerful cyclone inundated the Myanmar port city of Sittwe on Sunday. The cyclone had also damaged houses, electrical transformers, mobile phone towers, boats and lampposts …

Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least 3
1 year, 10 months ago

Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least 3

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing roofs off buildings and killing at least three people. Cyclone Mocha made landfall Sunday afternoon in Myanmar’s Rakhine state near Sittwe township with winds of up to 209 kilometers per hour, Myanmar’s …

Cyclone Mocha weakens: Powerful storm kills 6 in Myanmar, leaves 700 injured, cuts off communications
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha weakens: Powerful storm kills 6 in Myanmar, leaves 700 injured, cuts off communications

India Today  

Touted as the second most intense cyclone to develop in the Bay of Bengal since 1982, cyclone Mocha made landfall on Sunday afternoon in Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Rakhine state near Sittwe township, tearing roofs off buildings and killing at least six people. "SCS “Mocha” over Myanmar weakened into a Cyclonic Storm at 0230 hours IST of 15th May over Myanmar …

Photos: Cyclone Mocha batters Myanmar, Bangladesh
1 year, 10 months ago

Photos: Cyclone Mocha batters Myanmar, Bangladesh

Al Jazeera  

Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, sparing sprawling refugee camps but bringing a storm surge to swaths of western Myanmar where communications were largely cut off. Mocha made landfall between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Sittwe, packing winds of up to 195kmph as the strongest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than …

Bangladesh: Cyclone Mocha begins to lash Chittagong, Barisal coastal areas
1 year, 10 months ago

Bangladesh: Cyclone Mocha begins to lash Chittagong, Barisal coastal areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka : The peripheral effect of Cyclone Mocha has begun over the coastal areas of Chattorgram and Barishal divisions, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka Tribune reported. The Indian Meteorological Department on Sunday said that Cyclone Mocha will cross southeastern Bangladesh and north Myanmar today with a sustained wind speed of 180-190 km per hour gusting …

Thousands flee as Cyclone Mocha heads towards Bangladesh, Myanmar
1 year, 10 months ago

Thousands flee as Cyclone Mocha heads towards Bangladesh, Myanmar

Firstpost  

A powerful storm packing winds of up to 175 kph barrelled towards the coasts of eastern Bangladesh and Myanmar on Saturday, threatening around a million Rohingya refugees and others living in low-lying areas. Cyclone Mocha is likely to intensify further and make landfall on Sunday between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a bulletin. …

Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least three
1 year, 10 months ago

Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least three

The Hindu  

Thousands of people hunkered down on May 14 in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing the roofs off buildings and killing at least three people. The centre of Cyclone Mocha made landfall on May 14 afternoon in Myanmar’s Rakhine state near Sittwe township wind speeds up to 209 …

Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyauktaw, Myanmar: The Bay of Bengal's most powerful cyclone for over a decade was set to make landfall Sunday, with hundreds of thousands evacuated from the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh taking shelter from driving winds and rain. It is forecast to make landfall around 0630 GMT between Cox's Bazar, where nearly one million Rohingya refugees live in camps largely …

Bangladesh, Myanmar bracing as Cyclone Mocha set to make landfall
1 year, 10 months ago

Bangladesh, Myanmar bracing as Cyclone Mocha set to make landfall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh and Myanmar were bracing …

Cyclone Mocha: Bangladesh Begins Major Evacuation Op as 'Severe Storm' Threatens to Wreak Havoc
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Bangladesh Begins Major Evacuation Op as 'Severe Storm' Threatens to Wreak Havoc

News 18  

Bangladeshi authorities on Saturday initiated a significant evacuation operation, aiming to relocate approximately 500,000 individuals residing along the southeastern coastlines. Let’s Look At Some of The Updates -Cyclone Mocha Hits Bangladesh The peripheral effect of Cyclone Mocha has begun over the coastal areas of Chattorgram and Barishal divisions, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka Tribune reported. …

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Cyclone Mocha Thunders Towards Myanmar, Bangladesh
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Cyclone Mocha Thunders Towards Myanmar, Bangladesh

News 18  

Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Saturday as the region’s most powerful cyclone for over a decade churned across the Bay of Bengal. But Bangladeshi authorities moved 190,000 people in Cox’s Bazar and nearly 100,000 in Chittagong to safety, divisional commissioner Aminur Rahman told AFP late Saturday. The Myanmar Red Cross …

Coastal areas in Bengal on alert as Mocha to turn into cyclonic storm tonight
1 year, 10 months ago

Coastal areas in Bengal on alert as Mocha to turn into cyclonic storm tonight

India Today  

As Cyclone Mocha made landfall along the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday, Disaster Management Force personnel have been deployed in West Bengal as well. The Digha-Mandarmani coastal areas are also on alert with NDRF teams including divers on standby, a PTI report said. "Though the weather office has predicted that Cyclone Mocha will dodge past West Bengal, we …

Cyclone Mocha: Civil defence teams deployed in West Bengal's Bakkhali Sea Beach after warning
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Civil defence teams deployed in West Bengal's Bakkhali Sea Beach after warning

India TV News  

As Cyclone "Mocha" intensifies into an extremely severe cyclonic storm, civil defense teams have been sent to Bakkhali Sea Beach in the South 24 Parganas of West Bengal, officials said on Saturday. Prior, the National Disaster Response Force sent 8 groups and 200 rescuers to West Bengal's Digha after alerts about cyclone 'Mocha' strengthening into a serious tempest. West Bengal​ …

As Cyclone Mocha heads to Bangladesh, thousands flee for shelter
1 year, 10 months ago

As Cyclone Mocha heads to Bangladesh, thousands flee for shelter

India Today  

Bangladesh is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Mocha, a powerful storm packing winds of up to 175 kph, headed towards the coasts of eastern Bangladesh and Myanmar. As per the weather department forecast, the cyclonic storm "is very likely to move north-northeastwards and cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox's Bazar and Kyaukpyu, close to Sittew around …

Cyclone Mocha: Disaster Management personnel on high alert in Bengal's Purba Medinipur, South 24 Parganas
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Disaster Management personnel on high alert in Bengal's Purba Medinipur, South 24 Parganas

India Today  

Disaster Management Force personnel were on high alert along the coastal areas of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal as Cyclone Mocha developed into a severe cyclonic storm and is likely to hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday, an official said. Seven groups of NDRF personnel including divers were deployed in Digha-Mandarmani coastal …

Cyclone Mocha pummels Bangladesh, thousands left homeless
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha pummels Bangladesh, thousands left homeless

India Today  

Although there are no reports of casualties in Bangladesh due to Cyclone Mocha, some coastal areas of Saint Martin and Teknaf have been greatly affected. Earlier, Cyclone Mocha hit the coast of Saint Martin around 3 pm, the chief of the district meteorological office said. No casualty has been reported so far.” After visiting some of the affected areas, local …

Super cyclone Mocha pummels Bangladesh, Myanmar coast with heavy rain, threatens refugees
1 year, 10 months ago

Super cyclone Mocha pummels Bangladesh, Myanmar coast with heavy rain, threatens refugees

India Today  

Severe cyclone Mocha made its landfall in Bangladesh near Coxbazar and North Myanmar coast on Sunday afternoon. "The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mocha” over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal is very likely to continue to move north-northeastwards and cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox’s Bazar and Kyaukpyu, close to Sittwe around noon of today, the 14th May, 2023 …

A powerful cyclone has made landfall in Myanmar, killing at least three
1 year, 10 months ago

A powerful cyclone has made landfall in Myanmar, killing at least three

NPR  

A powerful cyclone has made landfall in Myanmar, killing at least three Enlarge this image toggle caption Al-emrun Garjon/AP Al-emrun Garjon/AP DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing the roofs off buildings and killing at least three people. The …

Cyclone Mocha: Thousand evacuated from Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts as storm nears
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Thousand evacuated from Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts as storm nears

Live Mint  

Thousands of people were evacuated from the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Saturday as the region's most powerful cyclone for over a decade churned across the Bay of Bengal. A dangerous category four on the Saffir-Simpson scale, it is expected to weaken before making landfall on Sunday morning between Cox's Bazar, where nearly one million Rohingya refugees live in …

Over half a million people evacuated as ‘Cyclone Mocha’ barrels towards Bangladesh’s coast
1 year, 10 months ago

Over half a million people evacuated as ‘Cyclone Mocha’ barrels towards Bangladesh’s coast

The Hindu  

Authorities in Bangladesh on Saturday launched a massive evacuation campaign to relocate close to half a million people along the southeastern coastlines as a "very dangerous" tropical cyclone is expected to make landfall in the country, threatening the Rohingya refugee camp, the world's largest. Meteorologists said the storm's path is set to affect Bangladesh's southeastern border district of Cox's Bazar …

Cyclone Mocha: Hundreds of thousands face evacuation as cyclone intensifies into ‘very severe’ storm
1 year, 10 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Hundreds of thousands face evacuation as cyclone intensifies into ‘very severe’ storm

The Independent  

Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar are bracing to evacuate thousands of people as tropical cyclone Mocha strengthens over the Bay of Bengal to hit the coastal areas of the countries. “Emergency preparations in the camps on Bhasan Char are underway ahead of potential cyclone Mocha which could make landfall in Bangladesh,” said the UN’s refugee agency in the country. “The …

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches
1 year, 10 months ago

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours. The camps at Cox’s Bazar are in the path of Cyclone Mocha, which was closing in …

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