Question

Cyclones cause huge loss of life and property.

Answer 1

1. A Tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system.
2. It is characterised by a low pressure center, a closed low level atmospheric circulation, strong winds and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms, that produce heavy rain.
3. Very strong winds many damage installations, dwellings, communication systems, trees etc.
4. Therefore, it results in loss of life and property.
5. Heavy prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods and submergence of low lying areas of rain, causing loss of life and property.