Cyclone Mocha may impact entire NE: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the entire northeastern region may be impacted byCyclone Mochawhich is expected to hit the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast.

IMD officials told TOI that heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur in Mizoram, Tripura and south Manipur as an effect of Mocha. The Met office said several parts of southern northeast will be swept by gusty winds on Sunday even as southAssam’s three Barak Valley districts are also likely to experience rain.

Expecting damage in Mizoram, Tripura, and South Manipur, the IMD has suggested Disaster Management agencies to take action to minimize losses likely to be caused by possible landslides and uprooting of trees.