Current Context : Recently, Cyclone Fengal originated as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
- The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding to the region.
- Cyclone Fengal was named by Saudi Arabia.
- The naming process for cyclones in the North Indian Ocean involves a group of 13 countries, including Saudi Arabia, which contributes names that are used on a rotating basis.
About Cyclone :
A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. It is characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Types:
- Tropical Cyclones: Form over warm ocean waters near the equator (e.g., hurricanes, typhoons).
- Extratropical Cyclones: Form in temperate regions and are associated with cold and warm fronts.
- Tornadoes: Smaller, more intense cyclonic systems with very high wind speeds.
Formation:
- Cyclones typically form due to warm ocean waters (above 26°C), high humidity, and specific wind patterns in the atmosphere.
Classification (Tropical Cyclones):
- Depression: Wind speed < 31 mph.
- Tropical Storm: Wind speed 39–73 mph.
- Severe Cyclone: Wind speed > 74 mph.
Regions and Names:
- In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, they are called hurricanes.
- In the Northwest Pacific, they are known as typhoons.
- In the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, they are referred to as cyclones.