May 20, 2023: Cyclone Mocha, an extremely severe cyclonic storm, wreaked havoc in Myanmar and parts of Bangladesh during May 2023. This powerful tropical cyclone, the second depression and the first cyclonic storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, originated from a low-pressure area and rapidly intensified over the Bay of Bengal. Mocha reached its peak intensity as a Category 5-equivalent storm on May 14, with winds of 280 km/h (175 mph), tying the record for the strongest storm on record in the north Indian Ocean. As the cyclone approached the international border, thousands of volunteers assisted in evacuating citizens in both Myanmar and Bangladesh. Evacuations were ordered for low-lying areas, and over 500,000 individuals were relocated from coastal areas in Bangladesh. In Myanmar, local authorities advised residents to evacuate low-lying and coastal areas, and preparations were made to handle the incoming cyclone. The Myanmar Red Cross Society, with the support of the