Thousands evacuated as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar

Powerful storm kills at least three people and damages homes, electricity infrastructure and mobile phone masts

Thousands of people have been evacuated to monasteries, pagodas and schools in Myanmar, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that tore the roofs off buildings and killed at least three people.

Cyclone Mocha made landfall near Sittwe township in Rakhine state on Sunday with wind speeds of up to 130 mph (209 km/h), the country’s meteorological department said.