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Cyclone (Lianah)
Cyclone (Lianah)
Individuals wondering how cyclones are formed can read on to find answers. Further, you will
find everything about its types, causes, occurrence, impact, hazard zones and preventive measures
from this piece.
To understand the severity of this storm, one must learn in detail about cyclone formation and its
categories.
Warm, moist air over the ocean rises due to less density. This air rises up and away from the ocean
surface, leaving less air near the surface, creating a low-pressure zone.
Due to the surrounding high-pressure areas, air flows into this low-pressure area and eventually
warms up, forming a cycle.
Now, this cycle makes the warm air above the ocean rise and cool the water below to generate
clouds. With the constant heating and evaporating process, the entire cloud and wind system spins
and grows.
With more speed, cyclone eye formation takes place in the centre. This zone signifies the lowest
air pressure and is calm and clear. The high-pressure air from above flows down into this region.
When the wind’s rotating speed reaches 63 kmph, it is called a tropical storm. However, when
wind speed reaches 119 kmph, tropical cyclone formation takes place.
Now that you know how a cyclone is formed, let's look at the categories of a cyclone.
The categories of a cyclone depend on wind strength. From the following table, you will be able to
estimate the damage a cyclone may cause after landfall based on wind speed.
Category
Damage at Landfall
119-153
Minimal
154-177
Moderate
178-210
Extensive
211-250
Extreme
Catastrophic
With respect to the above table, the following list of cyclones have occurred in India over the past
few years -
Cyclone Name
Cyclone Type
Yaas
Tauktae
Nisarga
Amphan
Kyarr
Maha
Vayu
Severe cyclonic storms originate from the Arabian Sea.
Hikka
Fani
BOB 03
Bulbul
Now that you know how cyclones form, let’s delve into the impact of these natural disasters.
Impact of Cyclones in India
If you know how a cyclone is formed, you must know that it is often accompanied by strong
winds, torrential rains and storm surge. These three elements cause have to a great extent as
follows -
Strong winds cause damages to infrastructure, uproots trees, and lead to other catastrophes.
Torrential rainfall leads to unprecedented floods and damages to houses and buildings.
Due to storm surge, seawater levels rise, and the coastal areas are exposed to floods.
The rise in seawater level also erodes beaches and embankments.
Severe cyclonic storms resulting in floods can damage vegetation and livestock.
Due to the strong winds and flood conditions, the soil becomes infertile.
In addition to this, cyclonic storms result in the loss of human, plant and animal lives and affect
the country's economy.
Among both the coasts, some states are more vulnerable to cyclones than others. The most
vulnerable states in India are as follows -
West Bengal.
Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu.
Odisha.
Puducherry (UT)
Gujarat.
Individuals residing in and around the above areas can take some preventive measures to carry out
damage control.
It is necessary to stay indoors during a cyclonic storm and keep away from electrical mains.
In extreme situations, one must prepare an emergency kit that is essential for survival.
It is also vital to keep tabs on regular updates and rely on official warnings.
In case your house is unsafe, it is advisable to shift before the onset of a cyclone.
Further, in collaboration with the NDMA, the Government carries out evacuation protocols for
fishermen and the coastal dwellers before the cyclone makes landfall.
With a detailed knowledge of how cyclones are formed and their causes, one can take sufficient
precautions and avoid the harsh consequences.
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