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

  Explainers | November 27, 2024 11:18 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: Chennai city and its suburbs have been experiencing widespread rainfall since Tuesday morning. The IMD has predicted light to moderate rains for the region, with rains being heavy sometimes until Thursday (November 28).

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  Cyclone 'Michaung' likely to form over Bay of Bengal in next 48 hours, alerts IMD

  India | November 29, 2023 11:47 IST

  As the sea conditions are likely to be very rough, fishermen are advised not to venture out from December 1

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  India to witness more destructive cyclones in future: What you need to know

  India | December 20, 2020 18:24 IST

  India will witness more destructive cyclones in future, a new study has shown. According to The Weather Channel, the storms making landfall in the country could be more and more "destructive". This year, India braved a number of cyclones including Amphan, Nisarga, Nivar, and Burevi.

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  4 of 5 cyclones in 2020 were in severe cyclonic storms category and above

  India | December 06, 2020 17:44 IST

  Four of the five cyclones that originated either in the Bay of Bengal or in the Arabian Sea this year were in the category of severe cyclonic storm' or above including Amphan which had escalated into a super cyclone. 

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  Australia faces risk of flooding, cyclones under La Nina influence

  World | October 12, 2020 12:00 IST

  Australia's Bureau of Meteorology on Monday released a severe weather outlook for October 2020 to April 2021, showing an increased risk of flooding and tropical cyclones under the influence of the La Nina climate pattern.

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  Arabian Sea sees 4 cyclones in a year, first time after 1902

  India | November 08, 2019 18:42 IST

  The first one to develop into a cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea was 'Vayu' that skirted the Gujarat coast in June, followed by Hikka in September. October saw formation of two cyclones Kyarr, which intensified into a super cyclonic storm, and Maha. Both brought unseasonal rains to Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat resulting in damage to life and property

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  How are Cyclones named | Explained in 10 points

  June 11, 2019 20:55 IST

  It is not surprising if you are fascinated by the names of cyclones, and that definitely leaves you wondering about the process and concept behind naming them. Although however fascinating they may sound, you must remember they are lethal and bring with them violent winds, heavy rains and most of all, destruction. We'll explain the process of naming cyclones in 10 points. Here you go:

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  All you need to know about cyclones in India: Most affected states, 9 deadliest cyclones

  February 03, 2020 19:43 IST

  An analysis of the frequencies of cyclones on the East and West coasts of India during 1891-2000 show that nearly 308 cyclones (out of which 103 were severe) affected the East Coast.

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  Jagan raises pitch for compensation to farmers hit by cyclones

  India | November 27, 2013 8:51 IST

  Hyderabad : YSR Congress Party yesterday asked Andhra Pradesh government to immediately pay compensation to farmers affected by cyclones that have left a trail of destruction in the coastal districts recently.  “We demand the state

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  Know ten facts about cyclones

  India | October 13, 2013 6:21 IST

  New Delhi: A cyclone is a large-scale low pressure system characterized by a cyclonic circulation about a definite center where pressure is lowest. Generally bring stormy weather. In the northern hemisphere, where tropical cyclones occur

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  Know the beneficial aspects of cyclones, says Antarctica expert H N Dutta

  India | October 12, 2013 14:38 IST

  New Delhi: Noted Antarctica expert Dr Hridaya N. Dutta, who has been thrice to the icy continent, says cyclones also have positive aspects, as they keep the ice-air-ocean environment on earth steady. Dutta, who with

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