Biparjoy, a cyclonic storm, has grown in strength over the southeast Arabian Sea, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The meteorological service predicts that it will likely proceed almost northward and gradually get stronger until it becomes a very severe cyclonic storm.
The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) of India warns that the cyclone could result in storm surges of two to three metres, the destruction of thatched homes, damage to pucca homes and roads, flooding, widespread damage to plantations, orchards, and standing crops, as well as the disruption of railways, power lines, and signalling systems in Gujarat’s northern and western coastal districts.
Tropical cyclone Cyclone Biparjoy is predicted to produce winds of 125-135 kph with gusts as high as 150 kph before it approaches land. Cyclones are roughly divided into two groups by the National Disaster Management Authority: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones. In this article, we will delve into the world of cyclones, exploring their formation, different classifications, and the potential dangers they pose.
What gave the cyclone its name, Biparjoy?
Bangladesh gave the name “Biparjoy.” Calamity or disaster are what it means. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) countries reportedly adopted the name in 2020. As tropical cyclones are named according to regional regulations, it also includes any tropical cyclones that develop over the North Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
The Economic and Social Commission of the United Nations (ESCAP) and WMO’s procedure for naming tropical cyclones. According to the WMO, tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and Southern Hemispheres (Indian Ocean and South Pacific) are named alphabetically, with women’s and men’s names alternated, whereas in the Northern Indian Ocean, the names are listed alphabetically by country and are gender-neutral.
So Basically What are Cyclones?
A cyclone is a type of weather phenomena that is characterised by a vast system of low-pressure air circulation that rotates either clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the hemisphere it is located in. Cyclones can be powerful storms with high winds and lots of rain. They normally develop over warm ocean waters close to the equator, and they get their energy from the ocean and atmosphere exchanging heat and moisture.
In other words, Near the equator, cyclones develop over warm ocean waters. The exchange of heat and moisture between the ocean and the atmosphere is the main factor contributing to their creation. When the circumstances are right, a low-pressure area forms and pulls warm, humid air from the surface. Tall thunderclouds arise as a result of the air’s release of moisture as it climbs and cools. These clouds spin as a result of the Earth’s rotation, creating a cyclonic circulation. Based on where they are and how intense they are, cyclones can be categorised in many ways. Read Further.
Types of Cyclones
Depending on where they occur and how intense they are, cyclones can be divided into distinct kinds:
Tropical cyclones, which include hurricanes and typhoons, form in tropical areas and are distinguished by powerful winds that exceed 74 mph (119 kph). These storms can be quite destructive when they reach landfall and have a distinct eye at their centre.
Extratropical cyclones, also known as mid-latitude cyclones, originate outside of the tropics, commonly in the mid-latitudes. They are linked to the collision of warm and cold air masses, which causes low-pressure systems to form. Strong winds, copious amounts of rain, and various kinds of extreme weather, such as blizzards and violent thunderstorms, can all be brought on by extratropical cyclones.
Subtropical cyclones are those that form over subtropical areas and exhibit traits of both tropical and extratropical cyclones. Compared to tropical cyclones, they could have a less clearly defined centre and a larger area of intense winds.
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