Question

In 2019, the Arabian Sea recorded the formation of four cyclones, Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr and Mahaa phenomenon after more than a century. Formation of cyclonic storms is normal in the Arabian Sea but rare if it develops in October-November. Usually the Bay of Bengal sees cyclones during this period. Prepare a project report tracing cyclonic storms that occurred along the eastern coast as well as the western coast of India over last ten years.

Answer 1

Eastern Coast (Bay of Bengal)

1. Cyclone Amphan (2020)

   • Origin: Bay of Bengal

   • Hit: West Bengal, Odisha

   • Impact: Super cyclone, 133 deaths, massive damage (~$15.5 billion)

2. Cyclone Yaas (2021)

   • Origin: Bay of Bengal

   • Hit: Odisha, West Bengal

   • Impact: Flooding, 20+ deaths, over 1 million evacuated

3. Cyclone Titli (2018)

   • Origin: Bay of Bengal

   • Hit: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

   • Impact: Heavy rain, 89 deaths, major flooding

Western Coast (Arabian Sea)

1. Cyclone Vayu (2019)

   • Origin: Arabian Sea

   • Approached Gujarat

   • Impact: Evacuations, strong winds, coastal damage

2. Cyclone Nisarga (2020)

   • Origin: Arabian Sea

   • Hit: Maharashtra (Alibag)

   • Impact: Strongest June storm since 1891, ₹8 billion damage

3. Cyclones Kyarr, Hikka, Maha (2019)

   • Origin: Arabian Sea

   • Rare late-season activity

   • Impact: Unseasonal rain, rough seas, disrupted fishing