NP News - May 14

Residents say, due to the Extremely Severe Storm Cyclonelic Mocha, strong wind and rain have been starting in Sittwe City since 9 am today.

"Wind has been starting since 9 am. I think it's 100 mph. We have not known the extent of wreck at the time being because we are not dare to go out.We see roofs are flying in the air. Both wind and rain are very heavy," a Sittwe resident told NP News.

The Rakhine State Government said that although residents were evacuated, the exact numbers of people who have been evacuated aren't identified yet.

Currently, the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha is heading 120 sea miles of south-west to Sittwe, 130 sea miles west-southwest to Kyaukphyu.

The Department of Meterology and Hydrology warns the cyclone red alert ranging from 130 to 137 mph.