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

What do signals 1-11 mean for ports during storms?

With the impending Cyclone Mocha dominating discussions over the past few days, cautionary, warning and danger signals that the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)asks ports to hoist have become a staple item of news.

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: Maritime ports asked to hoist Signal 4

All fishing boats and trawlers over the north Bay of Bengal have been advised to take shelter immediately

1y ago

WMO warns of humanitarian impact of intensifying Cyclone Mocha

A World Meteorological Organization spokesperson said on Friday that Cyclone Mocha had intensified very quickly and warned of "big humanitarian impacts" when it makes landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh this weekend.

1y ago

Mocha moving towards Cox’s Bazar at 13kmph: IMD

The cyclone was 950 kilometres south-southwest from Cox's Bazar this morning

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha: Chandpur launches see sharp drop in passengers

The number of launch passengers in Chandpur has decreased dramatically this morning as people in the coastal areas of the country brace for Cyclone Mocha, which has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.

1y ago

'Very severe' Mocha likely to intensify further: BMD

Tropical cyclone Mocha, which has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the central and southeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify further.

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha now 'very severe cyclonic storm': IMD

No indication of it weakening before landfall, as earlier projected

1y ago

Decision to postpone SSC exams after reviewing cyclone situation

The government is yet to take a decision on the postponement of the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations due to the approaching cyclonic storm Mocha as the decision will be taken immediately as per the situation

1y ago

Mocha intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

Tropical cyclone Mocha tonight intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over South East Bay of Bengal and gathered more speed moving northwards at a speed of 11km per hour in the last six hours, according to the Indian Met Department

1y ago

Cyclone Mocha forces Chalanbeel farmers to begin harvesting paddy

Farmer Anisul Haque, of Boailmari village in Pabna’s Chatmohar upazila under the Chalanbeel region, started harvesting paddy last week, even though it did not ripen fully

1y ago