Cyclone Fengal: Which country named it and what is the process for naming cyclones? Explained
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Which country named it and what is the process for naming cyclones? Explained

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone today and move towards Tamil Nadu, skirting the Sri Lankan coast, over the subsequent two days, the India Meteorological Department said. Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are named by member countries of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific panel. This panel includes 13 nations- Bangladesh India Iran Maldives Myanmar Oman Pakistan Qatar Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Thailand United Arab Emirates Yemen Each member contributes a list of potential names, which are used sequentially as cyclones form in the region. The IMD's tradition of naming cyclones is a way of involving different countries in the region and creating a sense of community around the shared experience of tropical storms. The name list is proposed by the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of WMO Members of a specific region and approved by respective tropical cyclone regional bodies at their annual or biennial sessions.

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Cyclone Fengal, Dana, Ockhi: Who named these cyclones?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal, Dana, Ockhi: Who named these cyclones?

The Hindu  

The deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Friday afternoon, and has been named Fengal. For example, following Fengal, the next cyclone will be named Shakhti, as suggested by Sri Lanka, while Thailand has contributed Montha as a future name in the queue. Cyclone Remal The severe cyclonic storm Remal made landfall between Sagar …

Cyclone Fengal to intensify in Bay of Bengal, here’s how ‘Fengal’ got its name
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cyclone Fengal to intensify in Bay of Bengal, here’s how ‘Fengal’ got its name

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into storm in the next 1-2 days. Like all tropical cyclones, the name for this cyclone follows a structured naming system overseen by the World Meteorological Organization and regional meteorological agencies. Here's what we know about the name ‘Fengal’: The name Fengal for the cyclone was contributed …

Cyclone Fengal set to intensify, how did it get its name?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal set to intensify, how did it get its name?

India Today  

A deep depression currently over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is on track to intensify into a cyclonic storm, named Cyclone Fengal. INDIAN NAVY'S PREPAREDNESS Anticipating potential impacts, the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, has activated disaster response measures focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and Search and Rescue …

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu: How it got its name, meaning, all about it
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu: How it got its name, meaning, all about it

India Today  

Cyclone Fengal, currently forming over the Bay of Bengal, has garnered widespread attention not just for its meteorological implications but also for the story behind its name. This article explores who named Cyclone Fengal, what the name signifies, and the global system that underpins cyclone naming conventions. Regional Collaboration The Indian Ocean cyclone naming system involves 13 countries, each contributing …

The Meaning and Origins of Cyclone Dana: A Journey Through Arabic Culture and Weather History
2 months ago

The Meaning and Origins of Cyclone Dana: A Journey Through Arabic Culture and Weather History

Firstpost  

The article explains the origin and significance of the name 'Dana' for the upcoming cyclonic storm named Dana, expected to hit the Odisha-Bengal coast. It highlights the cultural significance of the name 'Dana' in Arabic and its use in the international cyclone naming system overseen by the World Meteorological Organization.

The Meaning and Origin of the Name 'Dana' in Cyclone Dana
2 months ago

The Meaning and Origin of the Name 'Dana' in Cyclone Dana

India TV News  

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall near Puri, Odisha, by October 24. The storm's name, Dana, originates from the Arabic word for pearl, signifying its preciousness and beauty. The name is part of an international system for naming cyclones, designed to facilitate communication and public awareness. The process of naming cyclones involves selecting culturally neutral and easy-to-pronounce names, ensuring …

The Science Quiz | Ins and outs of storms
1 year ago

The Science Quiz | Ins and outs of storms

The Hindu  

Which country got to name this year’s first major cyclone in the Indian Ocean – Mocha – that made landfall by crossing the Myanmar coast in May? Intense tropical storms with wind speeds exceeding 119 km/hr are known as ‘cyclones ‘when they form over the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Following from Q2, similar storms in the North Atlantic Ocean, …

The science behind Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons
1 year, 3 months ago

The science behind Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

India Today  

Natural disasters such as cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are formidable meteorological phenomena that can cause widespread devastation. HURRICANE Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that form over the North Atlantic Ocean and the Northeast Pacific Ocean. REGIONAL DIFFERENCES The primary difference between these terms lies in their geographic location: NORTH ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST PACIFIC Storms that develop in the North Atlantic Ocean …

How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE
1 year, 7 months ago

How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE

India TV News  

Cyclone update : Cyclone Mocha, the latest tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal, has been making headlines across India. Eight countries in the region- Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand- all contributed a set of names, which are assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops. Cyclone Mocha, for example, is one of the names …

Watch | How is a cyclone named?
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch | How is a cyclone named?

The Hindu  

On 8th May, Cyclone Asani developed in the Bay of Bengal. The last cyclone that made landfall in India was named Jawad by Saudi Arabia. The World Meteorological Organisation says there can be more than one cyclone at a time in one particular location. There are 6 Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres in the world and 4 regional Tropical Cyclone Warning …

Aila, Amphan, Asani: How is a Cyclone Named, Why Is It 'Feminine' & What are the Rules?
2 years, 7 months ago

Aila, Amphan, Asani: How is a Cyclone Named, Why Is It 'Feminine' & What are the Rules?

News 18  

Every year, as a cyclone looms over a region, its name becomes a cause of intrigue for many, who wonder why and how is the storm christened. With Cyclone Asani — a name given by Sri Lanka that means ‘wrath’ in Sinhalese — formed in the Bay of Bengal on Sunday morning and hurtling towards the east coast, the same …

Amphan, Gulab, Asani: What's in a cyclone's name?
2 years, 7 months ago

Amphan, Gulab, Asani: What's in a cyclone's name?

India Today  

Cyclone Asani, formed in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours. Therefore, each tropical storm is given a name to avoid confusion, in facilitating disaster risk awareness, management and mitigation. The India Meteorological Department is one of the six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres that is tasked with giving a …

Aila, Amphan, Asani: What's in a cyclone's name?
2 years, 7 months ago

Aila, Amphan, Asani: What's in a cyclone's name?

The Hindu  

Every year, as a cyclone looms over a region, its name becomes a cause of intrigue for many, who wonder why and how the storm is christened. With Cyclone Asani— a name given by Sri Lanka that means 'wrath' in Sinhalese— formed in the Bay of Bengal on Sunday morning and hurtling towards the east coast, the same question pops …

As Andaman & Nicobar Islands Prep Up for Cyclone Asani, Here's How the Storm Got its Name
2 years, 9 months ago

As Andaman & Nicobar Islands Prep Up for Cyclone Asani, Here's How the Storm Got its Name

News 18  

The deep depression adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands which if and when turns into a cyclone or cyclonic storm will be called ‘Asani’ is set to bring heavy rainfall to the archipelago that already has been receiving downpour for the past few days with the weather system approaching the shores. Cyclone Asani was given its name by Sri Lanka and …

Who named Cyclone Asani? What does it mean?
2 years, 9 months ago

Who named Cyclone Asani? What does it mean?

India Today  

The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify first into a deep depression and later into a cyclonic storm on Monday, the India Meteorological Department has said. It is expected to be a cyclonic storm of wind speeds ranging beyween 70 km and 90 km, the India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. New Delhi is …

How A Cyclone Arrives And Where It Goes: All You Need To Know As Yaas Hits East Coast
3 years, 6 months ago

How A Cyclone Arrives And Where It Goes: All You Need To Know As Yaas Hits East Coast

News 18  

With wind speeds of up to 140kmph, Yaas had the makings of an extreme cyclone as it made landfall on India’s eastern coast. The eye — very calm and and with very low air pressure — as you may know, is one of the key characteristics of a tropical cyclone. They might appear to roar through the coast, but tropical …

Explained: Where did cyclone Yaas get its name from? Know more about the storm
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Where did cyclone Yaas get its name from? Know more about the storm

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Meteorological Department in its latest bulletin on Tuesday said the storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal, 'Yaas', intensified into a “very severe cyclonic storm” and is likely to cross north Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar islands early on Wednesday. Even as authorities of both West Bengal and Odisha are pressed in action on war …

Explained: How Cyclone Tauktae got its name and what it means
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained: How Cyclone Tauktae got its name and what it means

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Tauktae that intensified into an ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’ made a landfall on Gujarat coast late on Monday evening with windspeed between 150kmph and 160kmph, the India Meteorological Department said, leaving a trail of destruction behind. A major cyclone packing ferocious winds and threatening a destructive storm made landfall in Gujarat on Monday evening, disrupting the country's response to …

Why is this Cyclone named Nivar? Know the reason behind its name
4 years ago

Why is this Cyclone named Nivar? Know the reason behind its name

India TV News  

The severe cyclonic storm Nivar will cross the Bay of Bengal coast between Chennai and Puducherry coasts. Meanwhile, a Meteorological Department official said by dusk on Tuesday, no rainfall was recorded in all the 16 monitored places in Andhra Pradesh while Kurnool recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. As per the guidelines of World Meteorological Organisation it is …

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