The Latest Breaking News from Mocha

'Mocha' action shows SAC's ability

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha was a very powerful and deadly tropical cyclone, but technological advances, an early warning system and the effective action of the State Administrative Council (SAC) of Myanmar and the collective effort of the public saved thousands of lives across the Rakhine coast, and Sittwe,…

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Concern rising in Myanmar that supplies needed for recovery from Cyclone Mocha are coming too slowly

As residents of Myanmar’s Rakhine and Chin states work to repair the devastation from last week’s Cyclone Mocha, concern is rising about whether the urgent needs for shelter, food, drinking water and medical assistance can be met before the onset of seasonal monsoon rains

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Deadly Storm Compounds Need for Aid in Myanmar

Residents at a camp for Internally Displaced Persons said cyclone Mocha had made hundreds of Rohingya refugees “disappear.”

The News Lens · May 22, 2023

Cyclone Mocha cuts communications in Myanmar, kills three

Cyclone Mocha has resulted in at least three deaths in Myanmar and several injuries in neighbouring Bangladesh.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

As Cyclone Mocha makes landfall, countdown for southwest monsoon begins

The countdown for the arrival of the monsoon has already begun with the formation of the high pressure area called ‘Mascarenas High’ near Madagascar, from where the monsoon originates

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Cyclone Mocha to make landfall along Myanmar-Bangladesh coast today: IMD

The extremely severe cyclonic storm "Mocha" is likely to cross between Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar and Myanmar's Kyaukpyu, close to Sittwe around Sunday noon, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 14, 2023

Cyclone Mocha heads to Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts as thousands flee

A powerful storm packing winds of up to 175 kph (109 mph) barrelled towards the coasts of eastern Bangladesh and Myanmar on Saturday, threatening around a million Rohingya refugees and others living in low-lying areas.

Reuters · May 13, 2023

Cyclone Mocha may impact entire northeast: IMD

GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said the entire northeastern region may be impacted by Cyclone Mocha which is expected to hit the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

Cyclone Mocha intensifies into 'very severe' storm, to peak by Friday night: IMD

KOLKATA (WEST BENGAL): Cyclone Mocha intensified into a "very severe" cyclonic storm on Friday over the Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and moved nearly north-northeastwards, officials said on Friday.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

World's largest refugee camp threatened by Bangladesh cyclone

Tropical cyclone Mocha intensified to become "very dangerous" on Friday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, warning of violent winds, floods and possible landslides in Bangladesh that could hit the world's biggest refugee camp.

Reuters · May 12, 2023