Cyclone Mocha wreaks havoc in Teknaf, Saint Martin's Island

The powerful wind of Cyclone Mocha has caused extensive damage to Teknaf and Saint Martin's Island in Cox's Bazar.

Sources said that Saint Martin's Island, Teknaf Sadar and several other coastal areas have been affected by strong winds which uprooted trees, and blown away roofs of houses.

Locals were seen removing fallen trees from the roads, as volunteers worked to relocate people to shelters from different parts of the city.

Bangla Tribune

Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Kamruzzaman stated that extensive damage has already been reported in Teknaf and Saint Martin's Island due to the cyclone.

“We have received news of several people being injured in these two areas,” he added.

The Chairman of Saint Martin's Island, Mujibur Rahman said many houses on the island were blown away by the strong wind. “I have heard news of several people being injured.”