Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Information Team
Press Release No 8/2013
4th Waxing of Kason, 1375 ME
13th May, 2013
1. According to the announcement at (13.00) hrs today by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, cyclone “Mahasen” over Southeast Bay of Bengal is centered at about (410) miles to the west of Cocogyun, about (540) miles southwest of Pathein, about (590) miles southwest of Kyaukpyu of Myanmar and approximately (380) miles southeast of Chennai of India. The cyclonic storm is likely to move northward and the wind speed near the eye of the storm may reach 60 mph.
2. Rakhine Coast and off and along coastal areas of Delta Region are likely to see high tide with strong wind during the storm. Instructions have been aired through radio and television on how to response in the storm.
3. Dwellers living in huts and makeshift tents throughout the places with the likelihood of facing storm and high tide within Rakhine State have been instructed to move to safety by 14/15 May.
4. The administration team comprising Chairman of National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee Vice-President U NyanTun and personnel from administrative work committee has been tasked with giving close supervision based in An of Rakhine State as of 14 May.
5. The military have been prepared planes, helicopters, vessels, and vehicles at commands situated in coast areas with livelihood of storm risk, in case of emergency and it has also formed medical teams and other supportive teams.
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