Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Authorities evacuate large number of people
Cyclone Mocha Update: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed eight teams and 200 rescuers in West Bengal's Digha after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings about cyclone 'Mocha' of intensifying into a severe storm. The IMD has predicted cyclone 'Mocha' of turning into a severe cyclone by May 14.
"#CycloneMocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions," said Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF.
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Cyclone Mocha Update: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed eight teams and 200 rescuers in West Bengal's Digha after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings about cyclone 'Mocha' of intensifying into a severe storm. The IMD has predicted cyclone 'Mocha' of turning into a severe cyclone by May 14.
"#CycloneMocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions," said Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF.
Follow Zee Business LIVE blog for all the latest updates on cyclone Mocha:
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Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Authorities evacuate large number of people
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Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Cyclone Mocha moving towards north direction
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Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Peak intensity on May 13
The Cyclonic storm is likely to recurve and on the 12th of May evening, it will intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal. On 13th May it will take peak intensity. The system is under continuous surveillance.
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Mocha intensified into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm
The SCS “Mocha" intensified into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, lay centered at 0530 hours IST of 12th May 2023 over Central adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal near lat 13.2N & long 88.1E, about 520 km west-northwest of Port Blair. pic.twitter.com/RpysOvzvew
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 12, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: ICG geared up for response
The statement said that the ICG is geared up for response to the cyclonic storm as indicated by IMD and the update had been shared with the fisheries and civil administration.
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Deep depression lying over the Southeast Bay of Bengal intensified
Earlier today in the morning IMD said that the deep depression lying over the Southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm Mocha.
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: 100 rescuers on standby
"We've deployed 8 teams. 200 rescuers of NDRF deployed on the ground and 100 rescuers on standby," NDRF said.
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Met department says Mocha intensified into severe cyclonic storm
Met department says Cyclonic storm Mocha intensified into severe cyclonic storm at 5.30PM on Thursday
Cyclonic storm Mocha intensified into Severe Cyclonic storm at 1730 IST of today .It lay centered near latitude 12.2 N and longitude 88.0 E about 520 km west of Port Blair 1100 km southwest of Coxs Bazar Bangladesh at 1730 hrs IST of today the 11th May pic.twitter.com/V8cUOGPTth
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Met department issues warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall
Met department has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at places in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, among other states.
Forecast warning for the next 5 days #forecast #forecastwarning #weatherforecast pic.twitter.com/3Ey9GHSamE
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Fishermen warned from venturing out into the sea
Fishermen warning for next 5 days, says Met dept
Fisherman warming for next 5 days #firsherman #fishermanwarning #imd pic.twitter.com/fcWb05cXEv
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Cyclonic storm Mocha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm around evening today, says Met dept
The Indian Met department has said that Cyclonic storm Mocha will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm around evening today.
Cyclonic storm Mocha lay centered near latitude 11.6 N and longitude 88.0 E, about 510 km west of Port Blair, 1160 km south-southwest of Coxs Bazar (Bangladesh) at 1130 hrs IST of today the 11th May. To intensify into a severe cyclonic storm around evening of today. pic.twitter.com/CajSAYepce
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Andaman and Nicobar Islands to experience squally winds, says Met dept
Met department has warned that squally wind reaching 50-60 kmph will likely be experienced across Andaman and Nicobar Islands today.
Expect weather warning in association to recent developments in cyclonic storm "Mocha"#rainfall #weatherwarning #cyclonicstorn pic.twitter.com/4Dp5ZTVmEP
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Cyclone to intensify by tonight
Deep Depression lay centered near 10.0 N and 88.4 E, about 510 km west-southwest of port Blair, 1320 km south-southwest of Cox’s bazaar (Bangladesh) at 1730 hrs IST of today the 10th May. To intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm by tonight.
Cyclone Mocha Update LIVE: Storm moving northward
The IMD said that the storm is moving northward drawing moisture from the air and could lead to an increase in the mercury in Tamil Nadu in the next few days.