Question

You must have read in newspapers or seen on TV channels, the news of cyclonic storms like Amphan, Nisarga, Fani, Yaas, Tauktae, Gulab, etc. affecting different parts of the country. Find out the origin and effects of at least three of these cyclonic storms.

Answer 1

1. Cyclone Amphan (May 2020)
   • Origin:

     1. Formed in the Bay of Bengal.

     2. Developed into a Super Cyclonic Storm, one of the strongest in over a decade.

   • Effects:

     1. Affected West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Bangladesh.

     2. Caused severe flooding, storm surges, and winds over 185 km/h.

     3. Over 80 people died in India; thousands lost homes and electricity.

2. Cyclone Nisarga (June 2020)

   • Origin:

     1. Formed in the Arabian Sea.

     2. Was the first cyclonic storm to hit Maharashtra in June in over a century.

   • Effects:

     1. Made landfall near Alibag (Maharashtra).

     2. Brought heavy rainfall and winds around 100–120 km/h.

     3. Caused damages to crops, houses, and power lines in coastal Maharashtra.

3. Cyclone Yaas (May 2021)

   • Origin:

     • Originated in the Bay of Bengal.

     • Classified as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.

   • Effects:

     • Affected Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.

     • Strong winds and tidal surges flooded coastal areas.

     • Over 20 lakh people evacuated; caused damage to homes, farmlands, and infrastructure.