Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm 'Mocha'

This storm is expected to cross the coast between Bangladesh and Myanmar on the morning of the 14th, moving in the north-northeast direction.

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Updated:11th May, 2023 at 9:19 AM

CHENNAI: A low-pressure depression that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal near Andaman further strengthened into a low-pressure area on Wednesday morning.

IMD released a statement on Thursday saying that the low pressure area has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Mocha' which lies centred about 510 km west-southwest of Port Blair and 1210 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight today.

This storm is expected to cross the coast between Bangladesh and Myanmar on the morning of the 14th, moving in the north-northeast direction.

The storm is moving northward, drawing moisture from the air. Due to this, influence of heat may increase in Tamil Nadu in the coming days.

Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm 'Mocha'

This storm is expected to cross the coast between Bangladesh and Myanmar on the morning of the 14th, moving in the north-northeast direction.

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