Photo: Mocha cyclonic storm.Image Credit source: PTI
Kolkata: cyclonic storm mochaAmphanThere is a stronger storm than ‘. According to the latest update of the Meteorological Department, fresh Mocha will make landfall on the coast of Myanmar this afternoon with a storm of 210 kilometers per hour. Due to this, heavy losses are expected in Myanmar and Bangladesh. adjacent to Bangladesh Sundarbans A special alert has been issued in view of the cyclonic storm in the area. Local residents in Sundarbans have been asked to remain alert.
As happened in the case of Amfan in 2020. Amphan had developed into a super cyclone over the sea before making landfall in Bengal. It is the first super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal after 1999. For a long time the speed of the storm has increased to 240 km per hour.
However, later Amfan made landfall at Bakkhali at a speed of 185 kmph. The cyclonic storm that wreaked havoc in Bengal had gained rapid strength in the sea as well. Cyclone Akshi in the Arabian Sea in 2017 or Cyclone Nargis that hit Myanmar in 2008 also gained strength in the blink of an eye. 1 lakh 38 thousand people lost their lives in Myanmar due to the effect of Nargis, which was strengthened 4 times in 24 hours. This time cyclone Mocha is even more powerful.
Amfan wreaked havoc in Sundarbans area, special alert
Cyclone Amfan and Yaas had caused extensive damage to large parts of the Sundarbans. Due to this, instructions have been issued to issue special alerts. Micking is being done in the Sundarbans area.
To prevent damage to these ships in the storm, they have already been anchored on the banks of the Matla river and the boats have been tied tightly. Cyclone Mocha is likely to make landfall on Sunday afternoon. However, there is no possibility of any major impact in South 24 Parganas. The local administration is also making emergency preparations. Fishermen are returning with trawlers.
The coastal areas of South Bengal have been warned about the impact of Mocha. There is a ban on fishermen going to sea till Monday. In other areas including Digha, the sea is in spate since morning and people have been prohibited from going into the sea.
Ban on bathing in sea including Digha on Sunday and Monday
Bathing in the sea is prohibited on Sunday and Monday. According to the administration, there is a danger of sea level rise due to the effect of cyclonic storm Mocha. The wind speed may also increase along the coast due to the Mocha effect. Therefore, it has been advised to maintain a safe distance from the sea for two days.
However, a large number of tourists visit hotels in Digha for summer vacations in schools. After this, the crowd increases further on weekends. Due to the holiday of Saturday and Sunday, many people had reached Digha earlier. Now they are somewhat disappointed with this kind of restriction of the administration.
Some of them tourists say that they have come without knowing that such restrictions can be imposed to avoid the cyclone. In such a situation, many people are returning home after packing their belongings.
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