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The United States Providing Nearly $17 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Tropical Cyclone Mocha in Burma

For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Press Release The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing nearly $17 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to humanitarian needs following the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha in Burma, where more than five million people have been ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 May, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma | Tags: $17 Million, Humanitarian Assistance, USAID, USAID BURMA

U.S. Embassy Statement on Cyclone Mocha Response Efforts

As the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha becomes known, we join the people of Myanmar in mourning those lost and are taking immediate action to support humanitarian response efforts. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States is providing an initial $200,000 to supplement ongoing relief activities. This additional funding ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 May, 2023 | Topics: News, U.S. & Burma | Tags: Cyclone Mocha, Response Efforts, Statement

Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 14, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 14, 2023 UPDATE: Cyclone Mocha has strengthened, and meteorologists expect it to make landfall this afternoon on the Rakhine coast, May 14, 2023, at 161 mph. This is the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane. Weather centers forecast Cyclone Mocha will be at full cyclone ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 12, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 12, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that Cyclone Mocha is approximately 520 nautical miles southwest of Sittwe and continues to move north toward the Rakhine coast toward Kyaukphyu. Rain is already affecting parts of Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, and Rakhine and is expected ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 10, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 10, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that Cyclone Mocha will affect the Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, and Rakhine regions starting today, May 10, 2023. Under cyclonic conditions, please be aware of strong winds, heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides in the hilly ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

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