Cyclone Mocha hits Rakhine State capital Sittwe May 14, 2023 Rakhine State’s capital Sittwe was hit by heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday afternoon after Cyclone Mocha made landfall on Myanmar’s western coast in the morning. Residents said trees have been uprooted and roofs blown away by the wind. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar | The Irrawaddy - English Edition

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Mocha cyclone has landed in Sittwe - the capital of Rakhine state, causing catastrophic damage in western Myanmar. The storm has caused extreme inundation which has resulted in the tragic drowning of some of the city's residents and local benevolent organizations are calling for help from other states in Myanmar. Chindwin has learned that the cyclone's powerful winds have caused extensive damage to buildings, homes, and infrastructure. It has also caused a high level of disruption to businesses

4 Famous Kingdoms in Rakhine State; Amazing Myanmar 🧡 The Indo-Aryan Kingdoms -Dhanyavati (Dhanyawaddy) is recognized as the first capital of the ancient Arakanese people. It is considered an Indo-Aryan kingdom located in present-day Rakhine State, Myanmar. The name derives from the Pali word "Dhannavati," meaning "large area of rice cultivation" or "rich city." The kingdom thrived on trade with the pre-Bagan kingdom, ancient Burmese (Pyu) kingdom, Mon kingdom, and ancient China and India. Arch