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  • May 24, 2024
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IMD FORECASTS SEVERE CYCLONE FOR BENGAL BY MAY 26; ALERTS ISSUED

Why in the news?

  • Cyclone likely to form in the Bay of Bengal, heading towards West Bengal and Bangladesh by May 26.
  • Intense pre-monsoon rains lash Kerala, triggering flood-like situations in many areas.
  • First cyclone of 2024 in the North Indian Ocean basin.
source:researchgate

Key Facts about Indian Meteorological Department(IMD):

  • Establishment: IMD founded in 1875, responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India.
  • Affiliation: Agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
  • Regional Role: One of six RSMCs of the World Meteorological Organization, naming cyclones in the northern Indian Ocean.
  • Headquarters: Located in New Delhi.
  • Objective:Warning issuance for severe weather to prevent loss.
What are Cyclones?

  • Definition: Cyclones are rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area, bringing violent storms and bad weather.
  • Derivation: The term “Cyclone” comes from the Greek word “Cyclos,” meaning coils of a snake.

Classification:

  • Tropical Cyclones: Develop between Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, with winds exceeding Gale Force.
  • Extra Tropical Cyclones: Found in temperate and high latitude regions, including Polar Regions.

About the Bay of Bengal:

  • Location: Bounded by India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and southern limit from Sri Lanka to Sumatra.
  • Significance: Largest bay, crucial for global trade routes.
  • Geography: Features broad continental shelf, river canyons (Ganges, Brahmaputra, Krishna, Godavari).

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/cyclone-yaas/