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

With 200 kmph wind speed, Mocha approaches coast

Cyclone Mocha is approaching the coastal areas of Bangladesh and Myanmar with a maximum wind speed of 200 kmph, said the latest weather bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department

1y ago

At least 1.2 lakh evacuated in Cox's Bazar

At least 1,27,000 people have been evacuated across Cox's Bazar district so far till 7:00pm tonight

1y ago

Landslide warning for Rangamati, boating banned in Kaptai Lake

The Rangamati district administration has issued an emergency landslide warning as Cyclone Mocha approaches

1y ago

Call 999 for services during Cyclone Mocha: Police HQ

Police headquarters today requested to contact the nearest police station or 999 for availing any services related to 'cyclonic storm Mocha'.

1y ago

All educational institutions under 4 boards to remain closed tomorrow

All schools and colleges under Chattogram, Cumilla, Barishal, and Jashore educational boards will remain closed tomorrow due to the impending Cyclone Mocha

1y ago

Country experiencing over 2,000 MW load shedding

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is shedding 2,000 MW of load across the country today as gas shortage forced the authorities to shut down a number of gas-fired power plants.

1y ago

Over 2,500 people evacuated from St Martin's Island

Over 2,500 people have been evacuated from St Martin's Island so far

1y ago

US-Bangla cancels flights of Cox's Bazar, Ctg routes till Sunday

All flights of US-Bangla Airlines to Cox's Bazar and Chattogram routes were cancelled from today to tomorrow midnight due to incoming cyclone Mocha.

1y ago

Control room opened to monitor telecom, internet services: BTRC

The contact numbers of the control room are +8801552-202854 and +8801552-202886

1y ago