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Cyclone Mocha death toll in Myanmar rises to 81, over 100 still missing

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Cyclone Mocha has wreaked havoc in Myanmar. This devastating cyclone has caused havoc in the port cities. According to sources, parts of the capital Sittwe were also flooded due to the wind blowing at a speed of 130 miles per hour. So far 81 people have died due to this cyclone while more than 100 people are still missing.

Powerful cyclone caused havoc in many places

The powerful cyclone that hit Myanmar has caused havoc in many places. According to sources, at least 46 people have died in Bu Ma and surrounding villages with minority population. Also north of Rakhine’s capital, Sittwe, thirteen people were killed when a monastery collapsed in a village in the Rathedaung township, and a woman was killed when a house collapsed in an adjacent village. According to local media, Cyclone Mocha was the most powerful cyclone to hit the region in more than a decade. The cyclone destroyed most of the villages in Rakhine state, uprooted trees and cut off communication.

How did Mocha get its name?

This powerful storm has been named ‘Mocha’ by the Middle East Asian country Yemen. Mocha is a city in Yemen also known as Mocha. The city is known for its coffee trade. ‘Mocha Coffee’ was also named after him.

Who names cyclones?

The 13 member countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Panel give names to these cyclones. These include India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Maldives, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The names of cyclones that originated in this region are given in alphabetical order by the countries involved. As Bangladesh comes before B, it indicates the first name, then comes India and Iran and rest of the countries.