Updated On: 12 May, 2023 09:02 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cyclone `Mocha` of turning into a severe cyclone by May 14.

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 8 teams and 200 rescuers in West Bengal`s Digha after warnings about cyclone `Mocha` of intensifying into a severe storm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cyclone `Mocha` of turning into a severe cyclone by May 14.
"#CycloneMocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions," said Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF. "We`ve deployed 8 teams. 200 rescuers of NDRF deployed on the ground and 100 rescuers on standby," said Singh, while speaking to ANI.