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

Gas crisis hits Ctg as floating LNG terminals shut in Moheshkhali

Many households in Chattogram today couldn't light their stoves since morning as the government suspended gas supply from two floating LNG terminals in Moheshkhali since 11:00pm last night due to Cyclone Mocha

1y ago

Farmers fear loss due to Cyclone Mocha

Fearing damage due to the effects of cyclone Mocha, farmers in Rajshahi are harvesting half-ripe paddy.

1y ago

SSC exams for May 14, 15 under 6 boards postponed

The government today postponed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations slated for Monday (May 15) under six education boards Chattogram, Cumilla, Barishal, Jashore, technical, and madrasa education boards due to the incoming Cyclone Mocha.

1y ago

No fund crisis for post-cyclone rehabilitation: Finance Division

Even though the Finance Division is uncertain how much money will require to tackle the post-cyclone rehabilitation, there is no shortage of financial resources to conduct operation and relief distribution.

1y ago

Teknaf at high risk, tidal surge may reach up to 9 feet

Cyclone Mocha triggered tidal surge is set to inundate a large part of the country’s coastal areas, but the Teknaf region of Cox’s Bazar will be the most affected by it.

1y ago

We’ve taken all preparations to tackle cyclone Mocha: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has taken all preparations to tackle the cyclone "Mocha"

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: 284 medical teams on standby in Chattogram

Around 284 medical teams formed by Chattogram Civil Surgeon Office, are prepared for ensuring healthcare services to the people during and after the cyclone Mocha

1y ago

Heavy rain may trigger landslides in Cox’s Bazar, Ctg, CHT

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chattogram, Sylhet and Barishal divisions that may trigger landslides in five districts

1y ago

'I've never been so afraid before'

Entrepreneur of St Martin’s Island shares experience as islanders brace for Mocha

1y ago