Highlights | Cyclone Mocha in Odisha, Bay of Bengal: Massive Storm Expected To Hit India’s Eastern Coast- Check List Of States On Alert Till May 11

LIVE Updates | Cyclone Mocha in Odisha, Bay of Bengal: According to IMD's forecast, a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around 6 May 2023. Scroll down for all the latest updates.

LIVE Updates | Cyclone Mocha in Odisha, Bay of Bengal:

LIVE Updates | Cyclone Mocha in Odisha, Bay of Bengal: India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the possible formation of the first cyclonic storm of 2023 in the Southeast Bay of Bengal, preparations are going on in full swing to deal with any eventuality arising out of the impending storm. According to the forecast of the IMD, a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around 6 May 2023. 

Around May 7, a low pressure area is likely to develop over the same area under its influence. On May 8, it is probably going to coalesce into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. It is then anticipated to become a cyclonic storm and move almost northward towards the middle Bay of Bengal.

If the system developed into a cyclonic storm, it will be known as cyclone Mocha, a name recommended by Yemen, and originates from the Yemeni city Mocha (or Mokha) located on the Red Sea coast. 

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07 May 2023

12:38 IST

Cyclone In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates: Alert In These States

Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

02:49 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Storm Brewing In Bay of Bengal, May Intensify Into Cyclone Mocha Says IMD

A cyclonic circulation formed in the southeast Bay of Bengal yesterday, which is seen by weather scientists as the first step of the development of a possible severe cyclonic storm in the region this week. "A cyclonic circulation lies over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood in lower and middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a Low-Pressure Area is likely to form over the same region by May 8," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

22:29 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Odisha CM Review Meet 

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a review meet to check state preparedness against the upcoming Cyclone Mocha.

19:41 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Wind Expected At 60 Kmph

Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

18:11 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: These Odisha's Districts Can Face The Impact

Several districts of the state of Odisha like Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri are on high-alert expecting the impact of Cyclone Mocha. 

17:11 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: Odisha's advisory for Collectors 

Odisha government has directed the Collectors of 18 districts to be prepared for any eventuality, in wake of warnings about upcoming Cyclone Mocha. 

15:26 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Wind Expected At 60 Kmph

Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

15:23 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: List Of States On Alert

1. Odisha

2. Tamil Nadu

3. West Bengal

4. Andhra Pradesh

13:55 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: IMD's Latest Update

A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood extending upto middle tropospheric level at 0830 IST today. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region by 8th May, morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. 

12:47 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates: Odisha's dstricts on high alert due to cyclone

The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow warning for rains along with thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri.

12:46 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates

The weather department has issued a warning in 18 districts of Odisha regarding a cyclonic storm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone Mocha is expected to make landfall in West Bengal and Odisha on 7 May. 

01:51 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: State Alert List

1.West Bengal

2. Odisha

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Andhra Pradesh

23:07 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: Deadly Cyclones To Hit India In Past

1. Bhola cyclone of 1970

2. Super Cyclone Storm BOB 1 of 1990

3. Cyclone Pyarr of 2005

4. Cyclone Nisha of 2008

5. Cyclone Tauktea of 2021

22:13 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: State Alert List

1.West Bengal

2. Odisha

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Andhra Pradesh

21:14 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: 11 Odisha Districts On Alert

While the IMD is yet to issue any specific warning for Odisha, the government has already put collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts and officials of 11 departments on the alert.

19:41 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates

The weather officials also warned the fishermen in West Bengal against venturing into the Southeast and Bay of Bengal from May 7 onwards. Those who are in the sea areas shall return to the surface by May 7, the officials added.

19:17 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: List Of States On Alert

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Odisha

3. West Bengal

4. Andhra Pradesh

18:04 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates

The Odisha government has already put collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts and officials of 11 departments on the alert, its special relief commissioner Satyabrata Sahu said on Wednesday.

16:30 IST

Cyclone In Odisha Live Updates

According to Mohapatra, even though Odisha is prone to summer cyclones, it doesn’t mean that all cyclones affect the state.

15:48 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Odisha On Alert

Following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of a possible cyclonic storm developing in the Bay of Bengal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presided over a high-level review meeting. Naveen instructed all departments to be prepared in case Mocha attacks the state. Odisha has had four cyclones in the month of May over the past four years.

14:55 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates

Massive Storm Expected To Hit India’s Eastern Coast- Check Complete List Of States On Alert Till May 11

14:31 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Odisha Live Updates

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a high-level review meeting after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a possible cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal. Naveen asked all departments to be ready in case the state faces Mocha. In the last 4 years, Odisha has witnessed four cyclones in the month of May.

13:25 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates

Massive Storm Expected To Hit India’s Eastern Coast- Check Complete List Of States On Alert Till May 11

13:23 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: List Of States On Alert

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Odisha

3. West Bengal

4. Andhra Pradesh

12:48 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: Chennai On Alert

Thunderstorms and lightning are expected in the city and suburbs throughout the next 48 hours, with light rain in certain locations. The skies may be usually overcast, with temperatures ranging from 32-33 degrees Celsius to 26-27 degrees Celsius.

12:13 IST

Cyclone In Odisha Live Updates

The IMD predicted that a system that may form over the Bay of Bengal this weekend would intensify into a cyclonic storm in Chennai and surrounding areas. The state has been put on alert as more rain is also expected in the city and suburbs.

11:35 IST

Cyclone In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates

The IMD predictions are in line with that of the US weather forecast model Global Forecast System (GFS) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicting a cyclonic formation over the Bay of Bengal.

10:13 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates

The Odisha government has already put collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts and officials of 11 departments on the alert, its special relief commissioner Satyabrata Sahu said on Wednesday.

09:47 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates May 5

Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other teams are prepared for any unexpected emergency.

08:45 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: 5 Deadliest Cyclones That Hit India

1. Bhola cyclone of 1970

2. Super Cyclone Storm BOB 1 of 1990

3. Cyclone Pyarr of 2005

4. Cyclone Nisha of 2008

5. Cyclone Tauktea of 2021

00:50 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: IMD Warns Fisherman

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned fishermen not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from Sunday onwards in view of the likely formation of a cyclonic storm.

00:34 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: 'Regulate Tourism Activities': IMD Advises

In regard to information for tourist and travellers for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the IMD said that bad weather condition like squally weather and heavy rainfall activity is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during May 8-11 and advised to regulate tourism and offshore activities and shipping over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during May 8-11.

23:27 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates:

On May 8 last year, cyclonic storm 'Asani' had developed in the Bay of Bengal but later fizzled out and later crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast as a depression

22:25 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: IMD Warns Fisherman

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned fishermen not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from Sunday onwards in view of the likely formation of a cyclonic storm.

21:20 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: 'No Alert For Odisha', Says IMD DG 

The IMD DG made it clear that no alert has been issued for the Odisha coast and there is no forecast about the likely impact of the system on Odisha.

19:35 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: No Need To Panic, Says IMD DG

"The information on the cyclone is aimed at updating fishermen, oil explorers or any other commercial operations being carried out in the Bay of Bengal," IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said, adding that there was no need for a panic.

18:50 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live: East Coast Witnesses Three Major Summer Cyclones

The east coast has witnessed three major summer cyclones - Fani, Amphan, and Yaas - in the month of May in 2019, 2020, and 2021 respectively.

18:45 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates

The Odisha government has already put collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts and officials of 11 departments on the alert, its special relief commissioner Satyabrata Sahu said on Wednesday.

17:15 IST

Cyclone In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates: Why The Cyclone Is Named Mocha?

The first cyclone of 2023 will be called "Mocha" since it is the next name in line. Yemen had offered the name "Mocha." It comes from the Yemeni city of Mocha (or Mokha), which is famous for its coffee industry and is situated on the Red Sea coast. The Yemeni port city is renowned for its well-liked Mocha coffee as well.

15:41 IST

Cyclone Mocha: Live Updates Odisha On Alert

Taking precautionary measures, the Odisha government has issued alert in 18 coastal and adjoining districts. As of now, no alert has been issued for Cyclone's impact on Odisha coast or any other place on the east coast.

15:11 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: 1999 Odisha Cyclone 

Odisha is vulnerable to cyclones. The 1999 super cyclone that hit Odisha was one of the deadliest natural disasters in Indian history.

14:42 IST

Cyclone Mocha In Bay Of Bengal Live Updates

The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea in the Bay of Bengal and has asked coastal states to remain vigilant. Those who are already out have been asked to return by May 7. Overall, the entire eastern coast of India is bracing itself for Mocha’s impact.

13:53 IST

Cyclone Mocha Live Updates: IMD Warns

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around 6 May,