Cyclone Mocha to intensify into " very severe" cyclonic storm today, IMD

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cyclone 'Mocha' of turning into a severe cyclone by May 14.

Updated on May 12, 2023 10:11 AM IST 13 Photos
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that cyclone Mocha is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm today over the southeast and adjoining areas of the central Bay of Bengal. (AFP)

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 8 teams and 200 rescuers in West Bengal's Digha after warnings about cyclone 'Mocha' intensifying into a severe storm. (AFP)

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"#CycloneMocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions," said Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF. (AFP)

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"We've deployed 8 teams. 200 rescuers of NDRF deployed on the ground and 100 rescuers on standby," Singh was quoted by saying news agency ANI. (File Photo)

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The deep depression lying over the Southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm Mocha, IMD informed earlier today. (PTI)

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