Mocha

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm2023Pre-Monsoon
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Overview

Cyclone Mocha was one of the strongest cyclones to strike Myanmar. It made landfall near Sittwe in Rakhine State, close to the Myanmar-Bangladesh border, with devastating winds. The storm caused significant damage in Rakhine State and affected parts of northeastern India.

Timeline

Formation
9 May 2023
Dissipation
15 May 2023
Duration
6 days

Affected Areas

MyanmarBangladeshIndia (Mizoram, Tripura, Assam)

Key Statistics

Maximum Wind Speed
215 km/h
Peak Gusts
250 km/h
Reports of 230-250 km/h gusts at landfall near Sittwe.
Landfall
Near Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar
14 May 2023
Minimum Pressure
938 hPa
Basin
Bay of Bengal
Season
Pre-Monsoon
Casualties
463
Economic Damage
2.24 billion USD