Current Context : Recently, Cyclone Dana made landfall near Dhamra Port and Baleshwar in Odisha.

• It brought wind speeds ranging from 100-110 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h.
• The cyclone’s impact extended to West Bengal, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly in coastal districts.

About Cyclone

A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, usually characterized by heavy rains and strong winds.

Types of Cyclones:

• Tropical Cyclones: Develop over warm ocean waters and are classified based on wind speeds, from depressions to severe cyclonic storms.
• Extratropical Cyclones: Occur in mid-latitudes and are associated with cold and warm fronts.
• Subtropical Cyclones: Exhibit characteristics of both tropical and extratropical systems and form over subtropical regions.