Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
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Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Cyclone Yaas:4 Type of Disturbances (and Associated Wind Speed in the Circulation): What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Synopsis: According to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water(CEEW) report the cyclone frequency has doubled after 2005 in India. Micro Climatic Changes are contributing to this change. Contents1 Key Findings of the report:2 Reasons behind the increasing intensity of cyclones on western coastal areas3 Vulnerable States:4 Other States:5 Initiatives by the government:6 Recommendations: Key Findings… Continue reading Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Synopsis: Precise forecasts and resilience-building are very important in handling severe cyclones. Introduction Cyclone Tauktae has become a severe cyclonic storm. It is throwing huge volumes of water all along the west coast. It caused loss of life in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, before fading overland. Thousands of people had to be evacuated… Continue reading Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario3 About Tropical Cyclones4 Past Trend of Cyclonic Activities5 Reasons behind past trends6 Reasons behind increasing cyclonic activities in the Arabian Sea7 Reasons behind changing trends8 Concerns associated with changing trends9 Initiatives towards Cyclones10 Suggestions11 Conclusion Introduction The Arabian Sea used to be cyclone shy! But it is changing now, and changing… Continue reading Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cyclone Tauktae:3 Why is Cyclone Tauktae unique?4 How are cyclones named?5 Naming cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:6 Significance of Naming of a cyclone: What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP). About National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP): Firstly, it was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the support of the World Bank. It addresses the cyclone risks in the country. Secondly,… Continue reading Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
How Tropical cyclones are formed?
News: Cyclone Burevi has weakened into a deep depression as its interaction with a landmass in Tamil Nadu has slowed its movement and intensity. Cyclonic disturbances are rapid weather systems, which include weather depressions, deep depressions, and tropical cyclones (of severe, very severe, extremely severe, and super cyclonic storms depending on their intensity). What is… Continue reading How Tropical cyclones are formed?
Cyclone Burevi
News: Cyclone Burevi is heading towards the Tamil Nadu(TN) coast after crossing Sri Lanka. Facts: Cyclonic Burevi: It is a tropical cyclone formed over southwest Bay of Bengal.It is expected to bring heavy rainfall over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala. Named by: The name “Burevi” was suggested by the Maldives. Additional Facts: Tropical Cyclones:… Continue reading Cyclone Burevi
Cyclone Nivar: All about tropical cyclones
This article has been created based on The Hindu Editorials: Storm warnings: On weather forecast and Cyclone Nivar appeared on 27th November 2020. Introduction According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nivar, which crossed the TN coast as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 120 kmph and rain-filled, further weakened as… Continue reading Cyclone Nivar: All about tropical cyclones
