Cyclone Tej

• The Cyclone Tej in the Arabian Sea is turning into a cyclonic storm.
• It is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm and move towards the south coasts of Oman and adjoining
• Cyclone Tej was named by India.

ABOUT CYCLONES

• A Cyclone is a rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area. In other words, it is a low-pressure system that forms over warm waters.

CYCLONES IN INDIA:

• Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region (Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea) develop during the pre-monsoon (April to June) and post monsoon (October to December) periods.

Cyclone Tej is developing in the Arabian Sea.