Cyclone Mocha threatens Bangladesh and Myanmar, including world's largest refugee camp.
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Bangladesh and Myanmar are preparing to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people as Cyclone Mocha, a severe cyclonic storm, is expected to hit land on Sunday with wind speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 175 kph between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu in Myanmar. Nearly 500,000 people are expected to be evacuated, with 576 cyclone shelters ready to provide refuge to those who are moved from their homes along the coast. The International Rescue Committee has warned that the cyclone poses a threat to Rohingya refugees who fled from neighboring Myanmar and are living in camps in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh.
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- Cyclone Mocha Moves Toward Myanmar and Bangladesh The New York Times
- World's largest refugee camp threatened by Bangladesh cyclone Reuters
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