Ferocious cyclone Mocha makes landfall, claims lives Bangladesh and Myanmar are bracing as an extremely severe cyclone is set to hit their heavily populated coastal areas. The New Daily · May 14, 2023
Powerful cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar after hitting parts of 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. France 24 · May 14, 2023
Powerful Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh and Myanmar killing at least three A powerful cyclone has hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar killing at least three people. Evening Standard · May 14, 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
Flooding, communications blackout as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar The storm is one of the most powerful to ever hit the region with winds as strong as 250km/h (155 mph). Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023
Powerful Cyclone Mocha barrels towards Bangladesh and Myanmar A powerful storm is closing in on the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanma, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands to safer locations. The New Daily · May 14, 2023
Bangladesh, Myanmar bracing as Cyclone Mocha set to make landfall Bangladesh and Myanmar are bracing as an extremely severe cyclone is set to hit their coastal areas, as authorities told thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Powerful Tropical Cyclone Mocha threatens humanitarian disaster in Bangladesh, Myanmar The storm intensified so quickly that it outranks all but a few other storms in the region's history. Axios · May 13, 2023
Mass evacuations ahead of Cyclone Mocha Bangladesh and Myanmar have warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate ahead of a severe cyclone that is set to hit the two countries on Sunday afternoon, potentially causing widespread destruction to one of the most vulnerable areas in the region. Bangkok Post · May 13, 2023
Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches Volunteers in coastal districts of Bangladesh are using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter as the delta nation braces for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours The Independent UK · May 13, 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
Thousands evacuated as Cyclone Mocha nears Myanmar, Bangladesh Fears for the safety of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in path of potentially devastating storm. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023
Cyclone Mocha threatens world’s largest refugee camp on Myanmar-Bangladesh border Predicted to make landfall on Sunday, preparations are under way for a partial evacuation of the camp in Cox’s Bazar The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023
Morning Digest | Karnataka set for counting of votes; Cyclone Mocha to be stronger than expected; Home Ministry prepares Model Prisons Act 2023 to replace British-era law, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · May 13, 2023
The Times of India · May 12, 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 Hindu · May 12, 2023 Cyclone Mocha to be stronger than expected Cyclone Mocha, currently located in the eastern Bay of Bengal, is likely to be stronger than initially forecast but poses little threat to India, with all of its fury likely to be concentrated in Myanmar and parts of Bangladesh, suggests the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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 IMD Kolkata issues 3-day red alert for fishermen Cyclone Mocha intensifies into \'very severe\' storm
Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023 Myanmar braces for Cyclone Mocha SITTWE, Myanmar: Hundreds of people sought shelter and higher ground in western Myanmar on Friday ahead of a looming cyclone forecast to bring high winds and a storm surge to the eastern Bay of Bengal.
The Times of India · May 7, 2023 Bengal likely to get rain on Monday; no imminent threat of cyclone Mocha KOLKATA: The met office on Sunday forecast light to moderate rainfall in several districts across West Bengal due to a rise in humidity level and heat on May 8.