13/05/2023 16:00 (UTC)

Bangladesh shuts ports, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Mocha approaches

Dhaka (Bangladesh), May 13 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Monirul Alam) Operations at seaports and airports on Bangladesh's east coast were suspended on Saturday ahead of the arrival of severe cyclone Mocha, even as authorities sped up the evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas, which also host a large number of Rohingya refugees.

Omar Faruk, secretary of the Chittagong Port Authority, which handles about 90 foreign trade operations of the country, said they have suspended operations and all ships in the port were sent to outer anchorage.

FOOTAGE OF CYCLONE MOCHA IN DHAKA CITY, BANGLADESH.

Metadata

Date: 13/05/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident
Weather
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 44 seconds
Reference: 7001263850
Relevance: Normal