Severe Cyclone Mocha to Make Landfall on Sunday, Bangladesh and Myanmar Brace for Impact

A severe cyclone is projected to make landfall on Sunday between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Sittwe in Myanmar. Both countries are bracing for the storm and have taken steps to ensure the safety of their citizens.

In Myanmar, more than 4,000 of Sittwe’s 300,000 residents have been evacuated to other cities since Friday. Additionally, over 20,000 people are sheltering in sturdy buildings such as monasteries, pagodas, and schools located on the city’s highlands.

In Bangladesh, volunteers are using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter in the coastal districts. The outermost band of Cyclone Mocha has already reached the coast of Myanmar’s Rakhine state on Sunday morning, and the center of the storm is expected to make landfall near Sittwe township by afternoon.

The Myanmar Meteorological Department has issued the highest weather alert for Sittwe township. Authorities in both countries are urging citizens to take necessary precautions and seek shelter in sturdy buildings.