Cyclone Mocha

Cyclone Mocha

Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas

Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $500,000 for supporting the Rohingyas and the host community affected by Cyclone Mocha

1y ago

EU releases €2.5 million to support those affected by Cyclone Mocha

Following Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh, the European Commission has released €2.5 million in emergency humanitarian aid to address the most urgent needs of the affected population

1y ago

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.

1y ago

800,000 people affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: UN

At least 800,000 people in Myanmar need emergency food aid and other assistance after Cyclone Mocha slammed into the conflict-torn country earlier this week, the United Nations said Friday.

1y ago

Rohingya children in Cox's Bazar camps faced brunt of Cyclone Mocha: Unicef

One million Rohingya refugees living in the Cox's Bazar refugee camp, half of whom are children, faced the brunt of Cyclone Mocha, said Unicef

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: US providing $250,000 for emergency relief efforts

The US is providing $250,000 to assist Cyclone Mocha emergency relief efforts in the country’s most severely affected areas

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: St Martin’s Island faces drinking water, food shortages

The island is still without power as electric cables and utility poles were damage

1y ago

Many Myanmar Rohingyas killed by cyclone: residents, aid group

A large number of Rohingyas were killed in Myanmar when Cyclone Mocha struck at the weekend, residents, a relief group and a media outlet said yesterday

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: 13,000 houses damaged in Cox's Bazar

Nearly 13,000 houses in 57 unions and three municipality areas in Cox's Bazar were destroyed by Cyclone Mocha today.

1y ago

No damage in Ctg port, ops may start tomorrow

The Chattogram port authorities today said they may resume port operations from tomorrow as no damage was reported in the port area following the landfall of cyclone Mocha..“We hope that the port operations will be resumed from tomorrow morning,” said Chattogram Port Secretary Omar Faruk.<

1y ago

Power outages: Nasrul Hamid says situation to improve in 2 days

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the current power outages will reduce across the country in 2 days.

1y ago

Whole system of Mocha to cross coast by evening

The whole system of Cyclone Mocha, which hit Bangladesh-Myanmar coast at 3:00pm, is likely to cross the coast by evening, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its latest bulletin.

1y ago

3 killed as Cyclone Mocha slams into Myanmar coast

Thousands of people hunkered down today 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.

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city as strong winds wreck buildings

Storm surges whipped up by a powerful cyclone moving inland from the Bay of Bengal inundated the Myanmar port city of Sittwe today, with winds of up to 210 kph (130 mph) ripping away tin roofs and bringing down a communications tower.

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha visibly landfalls along Naf river coastlines

The “eye” or the centre point of most powerful cyclone Mocha in two decades made its landfall in south-eastern coastline ahead of the speculated timeline, making its way through the Naf River that divided Bangladesh and Myanmar..“The ‘eye’ or the centre point of the cyclone made its landfa

1y ago

Wind speed reaches 121 kmph in St Martin's

The wind speed in St Martin’s Island reached a maximum of 121 kilometres per hour at 2:00pm today as Cyclone Mocha was moving over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas in a north-northeastwards direction.

1y ago

High winds, rain lash Shah Porir Dwip

As Cyclone Mocha approaches Teknaf, residents of Shah Porir Dwip were seen reinforcing their homes

1y ago

No significant threat of major tidal surge: BMD director

There was no significant threat of a major tidal surge from Cyclone Mocha as of 1:00pm today.

1y ago