YAAS & TAUKTAE

 Cyclone is derived from Greek word Cyclos meaning coils of a snake. It

was coined by Henry Peddington
2 types – Tropical cyclones & Extra Tropical cyclones

How the Cyclones are named?

 In 2000, a group of nations called WMO/ESCAP (World Meteorological

Organisation/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific) , HQ’s – Bangkok, Thailand
 WMO/ESCAP expanded to include 5 more countries in 2018
Total countries in it – 13 (13 names by each country – 169)

 ‘Yaas’ – suggested by Oman - A tree with good fragrance (Jasmine), It

originated from Bay of Bengal, hit WB and Orrisa. Yaas in Persian
language
 ‘Tauktae’ a tropical cyclone, named by Myanmar. It means 'gecko', a highly
vocal lizard, in the Burmese language, hit Guj, Kerala, Kar, Goa and MH

 Next will be Gulab (suggested by Pak)

 Reasons for Cyclone Genesis (Origin)
1. Ample quantity of water
2. Sea surface temp. (27 degree or greater)
3. Presence of Coriolis of force

4. Vertical wind share