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

Signal 10 for Cox’s Bazar port, 8 for Chattogram, Payra

The maritime port in Cox's Bazar has been asked to hoist cautionary signal (Great Danger Signal) 10 as cyclone Mocha has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm over the east central Bay of Bengal.

1y ago

No more evacuation possible from St Martin’s, officials say

Rain has started in Teknaf and Ukhiya upazilas of Cox's Bazar while St Martin's Island is experiencing drizzle accompanied by gusty wind since this morning

1y ago

Coastal areas of Chattogram, Barishal to see heavy rain, wind from tonight

Residents of coastal districts of Chattogram and Barishal divisions will start experiencing the impact of cyclone Mocha from tonight

1y ago

Over 1000 shelters ready in Ctg

The local administration has prepared over 1,000 shelters in the Chattogram district as the very severe cyclonic storm Mocha is likely to cross Cox's Bazar-Myanmar's north coast by 6:00pm on Sunday

1y ago

Mocha likely to cross Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by Sunday evening

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha -- over east central Bay and adjoining area — is likely to intensify further, move in a north-northwesterly direction and cross Cox's Bazar-Myanmar's north coast by 6:00pm on Sunday

1y ago

Inland water vessel services suspended

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of water vessels across the country as cyclone Mocha intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm over east central Bay of Bengal

1y ago

Ctg airport suspends flight operations for 36hrs

Authorities of Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have suspended its flight operations for 36 hours due to the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha in the Bay of Bengal

1y ago

3 deadly cyclones that hit Bangladesh

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha is moving northwards at a speed of 13kmph from the central and southeast of the Bay of Bengal

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha intensifies into 'extremely severe cyclonic storm': IMD

Mocha has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm over east central Bay of Bengal and was 760km south southwest of Cox's Bazar at 2:30am (local time) today, according to the Indian Met Department's last update

1y ago

NU postpones all exams for tomorrow

All examinations scheduled for Sunday (May 14) in colleges under the National University have been postponed due to the severe cyclonic storm Mocha in the Bay of Bengal

1y ago