VIDEO: Cyclone Mocha Strikes Bangladesh and Myanmar Coasts
The powerful cyclone Mocha is striking the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, accompanied by heavy rainfall and winds reaching speeds of up to 195 km/h (120 mph), which may lead to dangerous flooding in areas around the Bay of Bengal.
Storm surges of up to four meters could inundate villages in low-lying areas. There are concerns that it may impact the world's largest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar, where nearly one million people reside, according to reports from BBC.
Experts predict that cyclone Mocha could be the strongest storm in Bangladesh in the past two decades. Approximately 500,000 people have been evacuated to safer regions.
Local media reports indicate that a 14-year-old boy has died in Rakhine State, Myanmar, as a result of a fallen tree, with reports of damaged and collapsed buildings in various areas. Numerous shelters have been set up in schools and monasteries in Cox's Bazar, which are overcrowded.
The government has issued warnings about the risk of landslides. Rescue teams are receiving alerts about blockages caused by flooding.