Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
Elements outfox junta One month after Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc on Myanmar's western region, the world is watching the junta's response with grave concern. Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s ‘hot zone for climate threats’ Extreme weather is bearing down on vulnerable Rohingya communities on southeastern Bangladesh’s coast. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023
Royal relief supplies flown to cyclone-hit Myanmar Humanitarian supplies donated by Their Majesties the King and Queen were sent to Myanmar on Tuesday morning to help residents affected by Cyclone Mocha. Bangkok Post · May 23, 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
Thai humanitarian aid for cyclone-hit Myanmar Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on behalf of the Thai government, handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha to Myanmar ambassador U Chit Swe at Government House on Monday. Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023
Official Cyclone Mocha death toll in Myanmar rises to 145 Official death toll surges as the UN says at least 800,000 people in need of emergency food aid and other assistance. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023
Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll Myanmar's military-controlled media said on Friday 145 people were killed when Cyclone Mocha hit the country this week, in stark contrast to reports from rights groups and residents who fear hundreds may have died. Reuters · May 19, 2023
UN not given access to Rohingya refugee camps after Cyclone Mocha UNHCR says it’s awaiting permission from Myanmar government to distribute health supplies in Sittwe, where an estimated 90% of Rohingya homes have been destroyed The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Myanmar reports 145 deaths caused by Cyclone Mocha, most among Rohingya The death toll from Cyclone Mocha has reached 145 in Myanmar, its junta said Friday, with most of the dead from the persecuted Rohingya minority. France 24 · May 19, 2023
Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, says aid is being provided Myanmar says the death toll from a powerful cyclone this week has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 Muslim Rohingya The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Myanmar raises death toll from Cyclone Mocha to 54, but full extent of damage still unknown State media in Myanmar say at least 54 people were killed and more than 185,000 buildings damaged by a powerful cyclone last weekend The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Survivors wait ‘in hell’ after Cyclone Mocha pummels Myanmar Residents tell Al Jazeera of widespread destruction from the storm’s ferocious winds and say they have yet to get help. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Myanmar and Bangladesh begin cleaning up, counting casualties after devastating Cyclone Mocha Recovery efforts are underway in Myanmar and Bangladesh after a powerful cyclone smashed into their coastlines, causing widespread destruction and at least 21 deaths, with hundreds of others believed missing
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha Early warnings from weather agencies and better preparedness by local governments and aid agencies likely saved thousands of lives during a powerful cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 Cyclone Mocha may have killed ‘hundreds’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine Communications problems are making it difficult to assess the extent of the damage caused by the massive storm.
Reuters · May 16, 2023 Hundreds feared dead after cyclone hits western Myanmar Hundreds of people, including Rohingya Muslims, were feared dead after a cyclone struck Myanmar at the weekend, residents and aid groups said on Tuesday, with rescue efforts hampered by damage to infrastructure.
The New Daily · May 16, 2023 Six dead, 700 injured as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar Rescuers have evacuated about 1000 people after powerful Cyclone Mocha hit western Myanmar, killing six people.
Axios · May 15, 2023 Tropical Cyclone Mocha's rapid intensification fits climate-driven pattern Climate change is increasing the magnitude by which storms rapidly intensify, studies show.
The Hindu · May 15, 2023 Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured Rescuers early May 15 evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters (12 feet ) deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications in one of Asia’s least developed countries.
Reuters · May 15, 2023 At least three killed as powerful storm batters Myanmar At least three people were killed, 13 injured and more than 1,000 buildings were damaged when Cyclone Mocha pummelled western Myanmar, state-run media said on Monday.
The New Daily · May 15, 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 Independent UK · May 15, 2023 Powerful Cyclone Mocha floods streets, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 3 killed Powerful Cyclone Mocha has flooded streets, blew off roofs and severed communications in western Myanmar
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Manhunt for three escaped Queensland prisoners, deadly Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar, and NBA star Ja Morant suspended over new gun video — as it happened This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.