Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Myanmar, leaving hundreds injured and homes flooded.
TL;DR
Cyclone Mocha hit western Myanmar, causing severe flooding and cutting off communications. Rescuers evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater, and over 700 people were injured. The true impact of the cyclone is not yet clear, but at least five deaths have been reported. Seawater raced into more than 10 low-lying wards near the shore, and residents moved to roofs and higher floors. The cyclone made landfall with winds blowing up to 130 miles per hour and was steadily weakening over land.
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- Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast CNN
- Cyclone Mocha: Children in a storm The Indian Express
- Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city Reuters
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