May 16, 2023
THE high tide, strong winds, heavy rains, and floods occurred due to the intensity of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha in the Bay of Bengal.
May 16, 2023
SEVERE c y c l o n i c storm Mocha moved north-northeastward after entering the inland area near Matupi of Chin State and then degraded to a cyclonic storm. It is now moving to the north-northeastward near Katha of upper Sagaing Region, according to the cyclonic storm warning of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at 7 am yesterday.
May 16, 2023
A extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha crossed the coast of Myanmar near Sittway on 14 May, causing damage and losses.
May 16, 2023
DUE to the impact of the powerful Cyclone Mocha in the Bay of Bengal, pagodas, monasteries, residences, departmental buildings, fallen trees, and flooded roads suffered losses and damage. Locals have taken refuge in cyclone shelters and temporary accommodation.
May 16, 2023
A CEREMONY to donate cash to the fund for rescue, relief and rehabilitation for the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha-hit areas took place at Zeyathiri Beikman on Konmyinttha of Yangon Command Headquarters yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
May 16, 2023
SEVERELY cyclonic storm Mocha passed the Rakhine coastal areas near Sittway on 14 May, causing losses and damage, and 17 townships in Rakhine State were declared as natural disaster-affected areas.
May 16, 2023
THE naval vessel 554 of Tatmadaw (Navy) on Monday left for Sittway Township from No 6 naval jetty of Kyaukpyu carrying 5,000 eggs, about 500 visses of chicken, 100 cartons of noodles and 600 packs of 1-litre water bottles as the township was demolished by a extremely severe cyclone Mocha. They distributed foodstuffs and drinking water to the storm victims and further assistance will be provided to the people in Rathedaung.
May 16, 2023
THE Myanmar sports team that competed in the XXXII SEA Games from 5 May in Cambodia arrived back at Yangon International Airport at 10 am on 14 May.
May 16, 2023
THE Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) conducted a workshop on launching Digital Payment Switch using CBM’s MMQR (Myanmar Quick Response) to the financial industry in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
May 16, 2023
A coordination meeting on the implementation of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the People’s Republic of China was held yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw.