Why in news?

• A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm Jawad and has made landfall near Odisha coast.
• Under its influence, some parts of eastern and north eastern region of India are likely to receive rains for further more days.

About cyclone Jawad

How Cyclone Jawad got its name?

• As per updates, Saudi Arabia has given the cyclone its name ‘Jawad’. The meaning of ‘Jawad’ is liberal or merciful. The carries significance as this cyclonic storm will not be as severe as the previous ones.

How are storms named?

• It is interesting to know that the naming of cyclones was started with a treaty in 1953 in the Atlantic region.
• In the Indian Ocean region, the name of cyclone system started from 2004. To name the cyclones, the member countries give a list of names on their behalf. After this, the alphabetical listing is done. In the way, storm cyclones are named after the suggested name.