Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh, causing widespread damage. The storm, with winds up to 195 km/h, hit between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Sittwe in Myanmar. In Sittwe, streets were flooded as the storm surge hit the town. Homes in a Rohingya camp in Kyaukphyu, Myanmar were destroyed by the wind, and residents were concerned about the rising sea tide. In Teknaf, Bangladesh, high winds caused trees to fall and disrupted traffic. The Myanmar Red Cross Society is preparing for a major emergency response. Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are not allowed to build concrete homes, and many of their camps are built on hillsides, making them vulnerable to landslides. Forecasters expect Cyclone Mocha to bring heavy rain, which could trigger landslides.
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What other areas were affected by Cyclone Mocha?
Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh, causing widespread damage. The storm hit between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Sittwe in Myanmar. In Sittwe, streets were flooded as the storm surge hit the town. Homes in a Rohingya camp in Kyaukpyu, Myanmar were destroyed by the wind, and residents were concerned about the rising sea tide. In Teknaf, Bangladesh, high winds caused trees to fall and disrupted traffic.
How many people were affected by Cyclone Mocha?
Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh, causing widespread damage. At least three people were killed in Myanmar. In Sittwe, more than 4,000 of the city’s 300,000 residents were evacuated to other cities and more than 20,000 people were sheltering in sturdy buildings such as monasteries, pagodas, and schools located on the city’s highlands. In Bangladesh, authorities evacuated some 1.27 million people from the city of Cox’s Bazar.
What is being done to help those affected by Cyclone Mocha?
In response to Cyclone Mocha, the Myanmar Red Cross Society is preparing for a major emergency response. The Myanmar humanitarian Emergency Response Preparedness Plan has been activated nationwide, and humanitarian organizations have been pre-positioning personnel and supplies wherever possible. In Bangladesh, authorities evacuated some 1.27 million people from the city of Cox’s Bazar. GlobalGiving has also set up a Cyclone Mocha Relief Fund to support people in the storm’s path who need help to evacuate, find shelter, and keep their families safe.
