Cyclone Mocha Damages Homes In Myanmar

Myanmar’s military leaders have declared Rakhine state a natural disaster area after Cyclone Mocha hit on Sunday.

The cyclone was one of the strongest this century to hit the Bay of Bengal, lashing Myanmar and Bangladesh.

It did not make landfall at the world’s largest refugee camp at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, despite earlier fears.

However, the category five storm pummelled Myanmar’s coast, destroying hundreds of homes and shelters.

Heavy rains, strong winds and a storm urge were recorded across the low-lying Rakhine area, particularly in around the state capital Sittwe.