What is a tornado?
A cyclone is a large mass of air that revolves around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. It is characterized by strong winds. It is caused by atmospheric disturbances that are formed in low-pressure areas over the sea.
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About Tornadoes Origin: The term ‘Cyclone’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Cyclos’ which means ‘Coil of a snake’. Definition: A cyclone is a violent swirl in the atmosphere with very strong winds that rotate around it in a counterclockwise and clockwise direction in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, respectively. Classification: Tornadoes are classified based on the following principles: 1. Low pressure zone: Less than 17 knots (< 31 km/h) 2. Reduced speed: 17 to 27 knots (31 to 49 km/h) 3. Deep lowlands: 28 to 33 knots (50 to 61 km/h) 4. Cyclone: 34 to 47 knots (62 to 88 km/h) 5. Severe Cyclone Storm: 48 to 63 knots (89 to 118 km/h) 6. Very severe cyclone: 64 to 119 knots (119 to 221 km/h) 7. Super cyclone: 120 knots or more (222 km/h or more) |
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List of Cyclones in India 2019-2023
Here is the list of cyclones that hit India in the years 2019-2023:
Cyclone Biparjoy
Cyclone Biparjoy was an extremely severe cyclonic storm that originated in the central eastern Arabian Sea on June 6. It reached a maximum speed of 195 km/h. It is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on June 15, 2023 at speeds in excess of 150 km/h.
Cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coast: RED MESSAGE. VSCS BIPARJOY at 08:30IST today near latitude 22.6N & length 67.1E, about 170 km west of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 210 km west of Devbhumi Dwarka. Will pass near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) this evening as VSCS. pic.twitter.com/iESz82jRRW
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
June 15, 2023
Cyclone Mandou
Cyclone Mandous hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well as the Chennai coast on December 14, 2022. It is a severe cyclone storm and the third cyclone of 2022.
The cyclonic storm “MANDOUS has weakened into a deep depression over the north coast of Tamilnadu. Moving roughly west-northwestward and gradually weakening to a depression at noon on December 10. For details, visit: https://t.co/KLRdEFHiFR pic.twitter.com/Zt41j7960h
– Bureau of Meteorology (@Indiametdept)
December 10, 2022
Cyclone Sitrang
Cyclone Sitrang was a weak tropical cyclone that struck the eastern and northeastern states of Assam, Odisha, West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands between 22 and 25 October 2022.
Cyclone “SITRANG” over EC and surrounding areas WC & NW BoB near latitude 17.80N and length 88.60E, 430 km south of Sagar island and 580 km southwest of Barisal. Move N-NE and strengthen further into SCS over the next 12 hours. Crossed the Bangladesh coast early October 25 pic.twitter.com/GB6LChqpVZ
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
October 24, 2022
Asani Cyclone
Cyclone Asani is the first cyclone storm of 2022. It made landfall on the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and caused heavy rainfall in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Odisha between the 7th and 7th of April. May 12, 2022.
Severe Cyclone Storm Asani about 450 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) at 11:30 a.m. IST on May 9. It will most likely move in a northwest direction until May 10. Then recur N-NEwards. It is likely to gradually weaken into a Cyclonic Storm in the next 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/6Jamqf5VI2
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 9, 2022
Cyclone Jawad
After three cyclones in 2021, another is expected to hit the Indian states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a cyclone in the next 12 hours. Before Cyclone Jawad, Prime Minister Modi considered the possibility of preparing for the situation arising after the cyclone and many authorities are ready. State governments have also drawn up disaster management strategies, and up to 95 trains passing through or departing from the East Coast Railroad have been cancelled.
Read more about Cyclone Jawad here: Cyclone Jawad: All about India’s impending cyclone of 2021
Cyclone Gulaab
Months after Cyclone Yaas left a trail of devastation across several Indian states, Cyclone Gulaab hit the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for northern Andhra Pradesh and the adjacent Odisha coast on September 25.
Cyclone warning for northern Andhra Pradesh and adjoining southern Odisha coasts: DD centered near 18.4°N/88.7°E. Passed north coast of Andhra Pradesh – south of Odisha b/w Kalingapatnam & Gopalpur on evening of 26th. pic.twitter.com/QNwlJHbwBR
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
September 25, 2021
According to the latest IMD update, Cyclone Gulaab entered a deep depression to the south and north adjacent to Andhra Pradesh, centered at 5:30 a.m. on September 27, 2021, and is likely to move towards west and continue to weaken into a low pressure over the next 12 hours.
The deep depression over southern Odisha and adjoining northern Andhra Pradesh, centered at 05:30 IST on September 27, is likely to move roughly westward and weaken further into a depression within 12 hours next. pic.twitter.com/Pxht5L6wuj
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
September 27, 2021
Tornado Tauktae
This is the first cyclonic storm of 2021 to emerge from the Arabian Sea. It hit southern Gujarat on May 17, 2021 and was classified as a Very Severe Cyclone Storm (VSCS). As many as 24 people died in three Indian states. Twelve people died in Maharashtra, eight in Karnataka and four in Gujarat.
Very Severe Cyclone “Tauktae” over East Central Arabian Sea Intensifies to Extremely Severe Cyclone: Cyclone Warning and Post-Landfall Outlook for Gujarat and Diu Coasts (Red Message). https://t.co/nIG8rzj9Vh pic.twitter.com/DAJCsnuRVw
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 17, 2021
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is watching closely #TornadoTauktae Situation in the country.
Mumbai, Thane & Palghar districts are on orange alert while Raigad district is on red alert.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra)
May 17, 2021
In the wake of #TornadoTauktaeCM Shri @vijayrupanibjp announced temporary suspension of Corona vaccination drive for the next two days i.e. May 17 & 18 – Monday & Tuesday and also urged people to stay indoors as there is a possibility of heavy rain along with cyclone in the state . pic.twitter.com/zUyW9tJzha
– CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj)
May 16, 2021
According to the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Tauktae has weakened into a cyclonic storm and was centered at 11:30 a.m. over Saurashtra, about 165 km southwest of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Cyclone Tauktae weakened into a deep depression over South Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat at 5:30 a.m. on May 19, 2021. It was centered at 8:30 a.m. on May 19, 2021.
Notable weather features on May 19, 2021 are:♦ Low pressure (remnants of the powerful cyclonic storm “Tauktae”) centered at 08:30 IST today, May 19, 2021 near latitude 24.9°N and
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 19, 2021
SEVERE TRAINING STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ HAS SPOTTED INTO A TRAINING STORM AND IS CENTERED AT 11:30 IST OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 22.0°N AND LONG. 71.5°E, ABOUT 165 KM SOUTHWEST OF AHMEDABAD. IT IS MOVING NORTHEAST AND GRADUALLY DECREASING INTO DEEP THOUGHT FOR THE NEXT 6 HOURS. pic.twitter.com/rIPcCNG39I
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 18, 2021
Cyclone Yaas
Cyclone storm Yaas formed in the Bay of Bengal and hit West Bengal and adjoining Odisha coasts in May 2021. The name of the cyclone was given by Oman.
The deep depression over the Eastcentral Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone ‘Yaas’ and is about 600 km away from Port Blair. Intensifies to Severe Cyclone Storm in next 24 hours and to Very Severe Cyclone Storm in next 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/HfREdsMtOL
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 24, 2021
In view of the impending cyclone Yaas, Prime Minister Modi reviewed the preparedness of the state as well as central agencies to deal with the situation. He also called for the timely evacuation of people participating in offshore activities.
Home Minister Amit Shah will also chair a virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and LG of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to review preparations ahead of Cyclone Yaas.
New low pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal around May 22. Intensifies into Cyclonic Storm and reaches West Bengal and Odisha Coast by May 26. Rough sea situation in Bay of Bengal will continue to be severe from May 21 onwards. Fishermen asked to return to shore.#Tornado warning pic.twitter.com/eHnInU33y2
— NDMA India | More information
May 19, 2021
Low pressure (Remnant of very severe cyclonic storm “YAAS”) over Bihar and adjoining Jharkhand weakened into a distinct low pressure area over Bihar adjoining Eastern UP at 05:30 IST today , May 28, 2021. pic.twitter.com/wD9pawJxEn
– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
May 28, 2021
Cyclone Nisarga
Cyclone Nisarga is the second pre-monsoon storm to emerge from the Arabian Sea. It hit Alibag in Mumbai and weakened after 6 hours. This is the first cyclone to affect Mumbai since Phyan in 2009. The cyclone left six people dead and 16 injured in Maharashtra.
Cyclone Nisarga: All you need to know about the pre-monsoon storm emerging from the Arabian Sea
Cyclone Amphan
Cyclone Amphan was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused loss of life and property in the Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. Cyclone Amphan is the first pre-monsoon super cyclone of this century to emerge from the Bay of Bengal.
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Cyclone Kyarr
Cyclone Kyarr was the second strongest tropical cyclone since Cyclone Gonu in 2007. Cyclone Kyarr developed in the Arabian Sea and moved towards the Gulf of Aden from the Indian coast. It hit West India, Oman, UAE, Socotra and Somalia.
Cyclone Maha
Cyclone Maha was an extremely severe cyclonic storm that became very violent as it moved parallel to the Indian coast. The cyclone weakened as it approached Gujarat. Cyclone Maha made landfall near Gujarat due to weakening low pressure afterward.
Cyclone Vayu
Cyclone Vayu emerged from the Arabian Sea and was a very severe cyclonic storm causing moderate damage to life and property in the state of Gujarat. Cyclone Vayu was the strongest storm to hit the state since the Gujarat Cyclone in 1998. Along with India, Cyclone Vayu also affected the Maldives, Pakistan and Oman.
Cyclone Hikka
Cyclone Hikka emerged from the Arabian Sea and became fierce and hit Oman. In 2019, four storms emerged from the Arabian Sea– Kyarr, Maha, Vayu and Hikka.
Cyclone Fani
Cyclone Fani was the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Odisha since Cyclone Odisha in 1998. Cyclone Fani emerged from the Indian Ocean and caused massive destruction to life and property in Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and East India Degree. Outside India, it hit Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
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BOB 03
A depression was formed in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Meteorological Department named it BOB 03. The very next day after being identified, BOB 03 crashed into the north Odisha-West Bengal coast and caused a landslide. great destruction to people and property.
Cyclone Bulbul
Cyclone Bulbul was a very severe cyclonic storm that struck West Bengal in India. It causes heavy rainfall, floods, etc resulting in damage to people and property. Outside India, it hit Bangladesh.
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