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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Mocha was 200km south of Cox’s Bazar port at noon, wind speed lessens: BMD
The very severe cyclonic storm Mocha over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards over the same area with reduced wind speed
In pictures: Rough sea at Teknaf
The very severe cyclonic storm Mocha started crossing Cox’s Bazar-north Myanmar coast, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Risk to Bangladesh has reduced: BMD director
The risk of severe Cyclone Mocha has decreased for Bangladesh as the severe cyclonic storm is heading towards Myanmar, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department
Mocha likely to make landfall between 12 noon and 3pm
Cyclone Mocha, classes as a severe cyclonic storm, is likely to make landfall between 12 noon and 3:00pm today, the Met office said
Rough sea in St Martin’s as wind grows stronger
Under the influence of Cyclone Mocha, winds are getting stronger in St Martin's Island
Mocha starts crossing Cox’s Bazar coast, wind speed up to 215 kmph: BMD
The very severe cyclonic storm Mocha over east central Bay and adjoining areas moved north-northeast wards, and intensified over northeast Bay and adjoining areas
Academic activities at Khulna University, Agricultural University suspended
The authorities of Khulna University and Khulna Agricultural University suspended all academic activities including exams for today, in line with a notice of the Education Ministry, due to the effect of the cyclonic storm Mocha which is likely to hit the Bangladesh coast between 9:00am to 3:00pm
Mocha begins to lash coastal areas of Ctg, Barishal
With a maximum wind speed of 210kmph, the cyclone is expected to cross Cox's Bazar-North Myanmar's coast between 9:00am to 3:00pm
Mocha wind speed to go up 240 kmph
The Indian Met Department today forecast that extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha was likely to gather more power later in the early hours today with a wind speed increasing to 210 to 220km per hour gusting up to 240km per hour
Ctg, Barishal divisions to feel Mocha’s effect from midnight
The peripheral effect of Cyclone Mocha will be felt in the coastal regions of the Chattogram and Barishal divisions from around midnight, said the latest weather bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department